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Waldoboro, ME
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Maine.
Population
1,459
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
270
ZIP codes
0
Waldoboro and its ZIP codes
Waldoboro at a glance
- Waldoboro is about 6 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,895, 8% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,600 and median rent is $344 a month.
Local data for Waldoboro, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waldoboro, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,895
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$291,600
Median rent
$344/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (260), German Americans (208), Italian Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Waldoboro.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,573
11,388 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $9,470 per person
How people get to work
Waldoboro, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waldoboro, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
321
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 15°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waldoboro, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Waldoboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
| DamariscottaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.5 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| RocklandCity | 12 mi | 12.8 |
| WiscassetCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| CamdenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| Boothbay HarborCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| GardinerCity | 22 mi | 15.7 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| AugustaCity | 24 mi | 55.1 |
| BathCity | 25 mi | 9.1 |
| HallowellCity | 26 mi | 5.9 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.6 |
| BelfastCity | 29 mi | 34.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waldoboro, ME in?
- Waldoboro is in Lincoln County, Maine.
- What is the population of Waldoboro, ME?
- About 1,459 people live in Waldoboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waldoboro?
- Nearby places include Newcastle (8.4 mi), Damariscotta (8.6 mi), Thomaston (9.8 mi), Rockland (12 mi), Wiscasset (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023