Poverty Rate in Waldo County, Maine
In Waldo County, Maine, an estimated 5,035 of 38,992 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Waldo County, Maine?
The poverty rate in Waldo County, Maine is 13%.
- How many people in Waldo County, Maine live in poverty?
In Waldo County, Maine, an estimated 5,035 of 38,992 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waldo County, Maine compare to the average for Maine?
The poverty rate in Waldo County, Maine is 18.35% higher than the Maine average. In Waldo County, Maine, an estimated 12.9% of 38,992 people live in poverty. In Maine, 10.9% of 1,329,454 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waldo County, Maine compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Waldo County, Maine is 3.2% higher than the US average. In Waldo County, Maine, an estimated 12.9% of 38,992 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Belfast, Maine 20% of 6,795 people.
- Bucksport, Maine 14.4% of 2,942 people.
- Clinton, Maine 4.9% of 1,436 people.
- Hampden, Maine 5.4% of 4,466 people.
- Pittsfield, Maine 27.5% of 3,029 people.
Under 18 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
15.5% of 7 thousand people
Under 5 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
14.3% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
15.9% of 5 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
14.8% of 7 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
13.7% of 23 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
14.3% of 7 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
13.5% of 16 thousand people
60 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Waldo County, Maine
2022
10.1% of 13 thousand people
65 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Waldo County, Maine
2022
9% of 9 thousand people
White
12.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Waldo County, Maine
2022
12.8% of 37 thousand people
Black or African American
41.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Waldo County, Maine
2022
41.5% of 212 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
22.2% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Waldo County, Maine
2022
22.2% of 99 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Waldo County, Maine
2022
0% of 165 people
Some other race
6.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Waldo County, Maine
2022
6.1% of 459 people
Two or more races
15.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Waldo County, Maine
2022
15.5% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
4.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Waldo County, Maine
2022
4.7% of 620 people
White, not Hispanic
12.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Waldo County, Maine
2022
12.9% of 36 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Waldo County, Maine
2022
12.3% of 30 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Waldo County, Maine
2022
29.5% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Waldo County, Maine
2022
15% of 10 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Waldo County, Maine
2022
11% of 8 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Waldo County, Maine
2022
7.2% of 10 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
7% of 19 thousand people
Employed
6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Waldo County, Maine
2022
6% of 18 thousand people
Male
4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Waldo County, Maine
2022
4% of 9 thousand people
Female
7.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Waldo County, Maine
2022
7.9% of 9 thousand people
Unemployed
27.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Waldo County, Maine
2022
27.7% of 881 people
Male
25.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Waldo County, Maine
2022
25.5% of 510 people
Female
30.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Waldo County, Maine
2022
30.7% of 371 people
Population 16 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waldo County, Maine
2022
12.2% of 33 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Waldo County, Maine
2022
2.5% of 12 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Waldo County, Maine
2022
13.1% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Waldo County, Maine
2022
21.2% of 12 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Waldo County, Maine
2022
29.4% of 9 thousand people
Male
31.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Waldo County, Maine
2022
31.3% of 4 thousand people
Female
27.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Waldo County, Maine
2022
27.6% of 5 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
29% of 594 people
25 to 34 years
26.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
26.5% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
30.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
30.2% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
31.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
31.3% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
38% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
38% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
26% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Waldo County, Maine
2022
26% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Waldo County, Maine
2022
20.2% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Waldo County, Maine
2022
3.1% of 3 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Waldo County, Maine
2022
34.6% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
48.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Waldo County, Maine
2022
48.4% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Waldo County, Maine
2022
12.8%
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