Waldo County, ME — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,441
Per Capita Income
$38,183
Poverty Rate
12.8%
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
Gini Index
0.432
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.4%
$25K–$50K19.0%
$50K–$75K17.8%
$75K–$100K14.9%
$100K–$150K18.4%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+6.2%
The median household income in Waldo County, ME is $68,441 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,183. 12.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.432 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).