Waterville, ME โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Kennebec County ยท Maine

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Waterville based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Waterville
National Avg
Maine Avg
Population: 61Income: 32Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 27Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 45

Quick Stats

Population

16,704

2023 ACS

Median Income

$47,489

2023

Median Home Value

$173,700

2023

Median Rent

$957

2023

Median Age

34.5

Unemployment

5.4%

Cost of Living Index

89.0

100 = national avg

Waterville is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, with a population of 16,704 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Waterville is one of the communities in Maine.

The median household income in Waterville is $47,489, and the median home value is $173,700. The cost of living index is 89.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $957 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, and the median age is 34.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

16,704

Male

7,984

47.8%

Female

8,720

52.2%

Median Age

34.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.2%

High School or Higher

37.1%

Foreign Born

4.0%

Veterans

4.0%

Married

26.1%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.182

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

90.2%

Foreign Born

4.0%

White
90.2%
Black
1.1%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
0.4%
Two or More
5.3%
Other
1.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%

438 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

97.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
145 (33.1%)
Puerto Rican
31 (7.1%)
Cuban
14 (3.2%)
Dominican
65 (14.8%)
Salvadoran
21 (4.8%)
Guatemalan
14 (3.2%)
Colombian
6 (1.4%)
Ecuadorian
14 (3.2%)
Other Hispanic
128 (29.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chinese
176 (53.2%)
Filipino
9 (2.7%)
Vietnamese
21 (6.3%)
Korean
52 (15.7%)
Pakistani
17 (5.1%)
Taiwanese
56 (16.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
63 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

15,957

English Only

92.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Chinese

246 speakers

Limited English

2.1%

Language Distribution

Chinese
246 (1.5%)
Spanish
221 (1.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
185 (1.2%)
German
140 (0.9%)
Other Indo-European
96 (0.6%)
Arabic
88 (0.6%)
Slavic Languages
67 (0.4%)
Korean
34 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
21 (0.1%)
Other Languages
14 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.9%

Limited English Proficiency

2.1%

Chinese
40.2% limited English
Spanish
17.6% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
17.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
28.1% limited English
Arabic
100.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
17.9% limited English
Korean
35.3% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English
Tagalog
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

670

4.0% of population

Disability Rate

28.5%

191 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$49,200

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
24.5%
Vietnam
34.9%
Korea
6.3%
World War II
7.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.4%
35-54
16.1%
55-64
22.8%
65-74
19.9%
75+
28.8%

Male Veterans

605

90.3%

Female Veterans

65

9.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$49,200

Non-Veteran Income

$24,061

Difference

$25,139

104.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

191

Without Disability

479

Disability Rate

28.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

15,287

#1 Ancestry

Irish

19.1% (3,192)

#2 Ancestry

French

17.6% (2,947)

#3 Ancestry

English

17.4% (2,899)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
19.1%
French
17.6%
English
17.4%
German
10.1%
Scottish
4.9%
Italian
4.8%
American
3.0%
European
2.5%
Polish
2.1%
Norwegian
1.7%
Russian
1.5%
Hungarian
1.1%
Canadian
1.1%
Arab
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Dutch
0.7%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Lithuanian
0.4%
West Indian
0.3%
Welsh
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

6,603

Family Households

3,249

49.2%

Married Couples

1,933

29.3%

Non-Family Households

3,354

50.8%

Single Mother Households

931

14.1%

Single Father Households

385

5.8%

Living Alone

2,662

40.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

2,709

In Married Couple

1,034

38.2%

With Single Mother

1,224

45.2%

With Single Father

451

16.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$66,602

Married Couple Income

$99,063

Single Mother Income

$35,618

Single Father Income

$49,505

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

370

Grandparents Responsible

83

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$47,489

-35% vs national

Per Capita Income

$29,156

-22% vs national

Poverty Rate

25.4%

+86% vs national

Gini Index

0.4990

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.4%

+3% vs national

SNAP Recipients

22.0%

of households

How Waterville Compares

Waterville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Waterville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Waterville. The median household income here is $47,489.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
30.2%
$25-50K
22.1%
$50-75K
17.3%
$75-100K
8.7%
$100-150K
10.9%
$150-200K
5.5%
$200K+
5.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

+2% vs ME avg

Labor Force

7,993

Employed

7,532

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.5

Work from Home

15.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

89.0

100 = national avg

-11.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,161

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$92,562

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
103.2
Food
86.3
Transportation
72.6
Healthcare
89.0
Utilities
92.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,090

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,416

per month

The median household income in Waterville, ME is $47,489, which is 35.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $29,156. The poverty rate of 25.4% is higher than the ME state average of 13.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4990, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 7,993. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 67.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 89.0, which is 11.0% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 103.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,161 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$250,000

Median List Price

$249,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$148

Days on Market

57

Active Inventory

59

Months of Supply

11.8

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$236,732

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,297

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

40.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.8%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.6%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
40.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.8%
Listings with Price Drops
18.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 2.7%List Price โ†‘ 14.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

5

New Listings

19

Pending Sales

23

Homes Sold โ†“ 44.4%New Listings โ†‘ 18.8%Pending โ†‘ 15.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$148

Median List $/SF

$115

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 3.5%List $/SF โ†“ 22.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Waterville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Waterville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$173,700

Median Rent

$957

Total Housing Units

7,036

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Owner Occupied

45.8%

Renter Occupied

54.2%

Median Property Tax

$2,679

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$928

Housing Types

Single Family
42.7%
Multi-Family
53.2%
Mobile Home
4.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,679

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.54%

of home value

Median Home Value

$173,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,940

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,679) by the median home value ($173,700). In Waterville, ME, this works out to an effective rate of 1.54%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Waterville, ME is $250,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 57 days on the market. 40.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 11.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $148. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,297/month. About 45.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 7,036 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,679. The effective tax rate is 1.54%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.42

per 1,000 residents

-45% vs national

Property Crime Rate

30.24

per 1,000 residents

+76% vs national

Total Crimes

534

2024

Violent Clearance

38%

cases solved

Property Clearance

54%

cases solved

YoY Change

-31.8%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Waterville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Waterville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Waterville is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 46.1%Property โ†“ 31.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Waterville police solve 75% of robbery cases but only 10% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.1866.7%
RapeViolent130.7715.4%
RobberyViolent40.2475.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent40.2450.0%
BurglaryProperty100.5910.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty47428.1057.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty261.5415.4%

Waterville, ME reported 24 violent crimes and 510 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.42 per 1,000 residents is 45.3% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 38% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 474 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 25.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024245101.4230.24
2023335442.0934.37
2022336972.0743.64
2021356622.1039.72
2020324171.9225.04
2019374422.2126.36
2018305391.7932.22
2017326951.9442.07
2016376642.2640.56
2015437212.6444.23

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

75.2

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

78.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

29.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

90.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$151.8M

Individual Assistance

$481K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $210.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Mar 2024$7.3Mโ€”
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJan 2024$3.2M$440K
Hurricane Lee โ†’HurricaneSep 2023โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’FloodJul 2023$1.3Mโ€”
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Mar 2022$108Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$130.2M$41K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJan 2018$1.6Mโ€”
Tropical Storm Irene โ†’HurricaneSep 2011$58Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jul 2009$587Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jan 2009$1.1Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Severe Storm(s)Sep 2008$1.3Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2008$234Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Aug 2007$3Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Floโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2007$2.5Mโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodApr 2007$207Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Snow Melt, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2005โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowApr 2005$570Kโ€”
Record And/or Near Record Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2005โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 36 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

441

Total Claims Paid

$7,447,891

Avg Claim Payout

$16,889

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

16

Federal Funding

$1,716,058

Properties Protected

10

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.39

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)5$175,640
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts2$89,733
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$629,679
601.2: Generators - Regular2$123,314
400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.)1$78,945

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Waterville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, hurricane. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 441 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $151,806,649 in public assistance recovery funding. $480,907 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.2%

2.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.2%

6.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

0.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.5%

Arthritis

31.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.2%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

38.9%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

20.0%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

11.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Waterville has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.2%, 6.7pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.4 mi

Northern Light Inland Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northern Light Inland Hospital4.4 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Maine General Medical Center14.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Togus Va Medical Center14.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes
Riverview Psychiatric Center14.0 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Redington Fairview General Hospital16.9 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

22,253

Violations (5yr)

39

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
KENNEBEC WATER DISTRICT22,0600
TIMBERLINE VILLAGE950
LAKES REGION APARTMENTS400
OAK HILL MOBILE HOME PARK330
US COASTGUARD STATION-JONESPORT2539

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

22.5K MT

Top Emitter

Huhtamaki, Inc.

22.5K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Huhtamaki, Inc.
Huhtamaki Americas Inc
Pulp and Paper22,467

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 39 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 22.5K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

67.4%

-14% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-91% vs national

Work From Home

15.7%

+68% vs national

Carpool

4.1%

Walk

8.7%

How Waterville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

4-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202222010
202012000
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Waterville, ME covers travel times and transportation modes. 67.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 15.7% work from home, which is above the ME state average of 11.9%. 4.1% of workers carpool. 8.7% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.2%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

6,603

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.2%
Cellular Data Plan
74.8%
Satellite
3.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

81.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.9%
Smartphone
81.8%
Desktop / Laptop
73.2%
Tablet
55.1%
Smartphone Only
8.2%
No Computer
10.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.3ยข

per kWh

+27% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.2ยข

per kWh

+18% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

12.5ยข

per kWh

+5% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$134

residential

-9% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

42% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Maine averages 24.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $134. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Waterville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

22,253

Violations (5yr)

39

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KENNEBEC WATER DISTRICTCommunitySurface water22,0600
TIMBERLINE VILLAGECommunityGround water950
LAKES REGION APARTMENTSCommunityGround water400
OAK HILL MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water330
US COASTGUARD STATION-JONESPORTCommunityGround water under influence of surface water2539

83.8% of households in Waterville have broadband internet access. 73.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 8.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 22,253 people. A total of 39 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Waterville is located in Kennebec County, ME. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Waterville.

Election Overview

Source: Kennebec County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

34,585

47.4%

GOP Votes

36,589

50.2%

Total Votes

72,886

Margin

R+2.8%

Shift from 2020

R+3.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+2.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202434,58536,58972,88647.4%50.2%R+2.8
202034,90234,72171,85848.6%48.3%D+0.3
201629,29631,75365,99944.4%48.1%R+3.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Kennebec County recorded 72,886 total votes. Republicans won the county with 50.2% of the vote compared to 47.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.0pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

81

Total Assets

$2.7B

Total Income

$846.4M

Per 10K Residents

48.5

nonprofits

-13.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

20

Median Assets

$782K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Arts & Culture
9
Education
9
Recreation & Sports
7
Health Care
6
Mental Health
5
Human Services
5
Religion
5
Housing & Shelter
4
International
3
Youth Development
2
Philanthropy
2
Unknown
2
Animal-Related
1
Employment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Community Improvement
1
Public Benefit
1
98.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.7B of $2.7B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Waterville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES OF COLBY COLLEGEEducation$2.4B$526.2M1944
THOMAS COLLEGEEducation$86.8M$54.9M1960
EASTERN MAINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMSHealth Care$49.2M$76.9M2005
ALFOND YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTERYouth Development$45.4M$3.7M2002
HEALTHREACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSHealth Care$44.5M$43.2M1967
KENNEBEC VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERMental Health$28.0M$45.1M1964
KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMHuman Services$17.7M$42.4M1965
KMHA FOUNDATION INCMental Health$10.1M$1.9M2003
EDUCARE CENTRAL MAINEEducation$10.0M$300K2009
MAINE CHILDRENS HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERSโ€”$8.7M$2.7M1963
KMHA REAL ESTATE INCMental Health$7.0M$2.2M2003
EASTERN MAINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMSHealth Care$6.5M$12.8M2005
DELTA AMBULANCE CORPHealth Care$6.1M$10.7M1975
MID-MAINE HOMELESS SHELTER INCHousing & Shelter$5.3M$2.8M1990
WATERVILLE CREATESArts & Culture$5.2M$4.5M1997
SUNSET HOME OF WATERVILLEโ€”$4.6M$1.7M1943
WATERVILLE AREA BOYS & GIRLS CLUBYouth Development$4.0M$3.0M1973
KENNEBEC MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES INCMental Health$3.2M$5.2M2003
WHA INCHousing & Shelter$1.6M$189K1998
CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUMArts & Culture$1.1M$543K1990
HUMANE SOCIETY WATERVILLE AREAAnimal-Related$782K$888K1970
WATERVILLE AREA YMCAHuman Services$730K$958K1971
HIGHER EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR HAITIEducation$711K$265K2020
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER OF CENTRAL MAINEHealth Care$514K$306K2002
WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYโ€”$508K$48K1942
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$487K$169K1987
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS OF WATERVILLE AREAHuman Services$379K$103K1984
WATERVILLE AREA SOUP KITCHENโ€”$274K$327K2021
GREATER WATERVILLE AREA YOUTH HOCKEYRecreation & Sports$259K$30K2004
WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUBHuman Services$240K$58K2012
WATERVILLE AREA WOMANS CLUBPhilanthropy$227K$63K1996
TEMPLE ACADEMYEducation$203K$1.4M2022
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF MAINEโ€”$176K$61K1992
GREATER WATERVILLE AREA FOOD BANKFood & Agriculture$126K$77K2011
FRIENDS OF L C BATES MUSEUMArts & Culture$125K$121K2009
WATERVILLE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST INCHousing & Shelter$123K$37K2014
FRIENDS OF QUARRY ROADRecreation & Sports$90K$66K2012
CENTRAL MAINE COMMUNITY BETTERMENT COLLABORATIVECommunity Improvement$87K$408K2021
UNITED MAINE CRAFTSMENArts & Culture$49K$20K1981
UNFUNDED LISTPhilanthropy$6K$70K2017
RIPPLE EFFECT PROJECTInternational$6K$76K2008

Waterville, ME has 81 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.7B. The most common category is Education, with 9 organizations. 20 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 48.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

164

Total Approved

$27.0M

Jobs Supported

1,550

Per 10K Residents

98.2

SBA loans

-27.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

32

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

25 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

158

Total Amount

$24.3M

Avg Loan

$153,624

Median Loan

$65,000

SBA Guaranteed

$18.3M(76%)

Jobs Supported

1,476

5044% of all loans

Loans

6

Total Amount

$2.8M

Avg Loan

$458,333

Median Loan

$459,000

7(a) โ€” 96%504 โ€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

12

7% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$4.6M

17% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$386,750

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services27 loans
NAICS 72
$5.6M
Other Services19 loans
NAICS 81
$2.4M
Construction19 loans
NAICS 23
$1.9M
Retail Trade15 loans
NAICS 45
$805K
Retail Trade13 loans
NAICS 44
$2.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Eagle Rental2$2.2M
O'keefe Holdings Llc1$2.0M
Eagle Rental3$1.8M
Hiru Patel Realty Llc2$1.0M
Aman Corporation Inc1$1.0M
C. Mcinnis Real Estate Holdings Llc1$953K
Dw Llc1$900K
Just a Steward Inc.3$820K
Sahil, Inc.1$760K
Econo Lodge Motel1$699K

Waterville, ME has received 164 SBA loans totaling $27.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 158 loans (96% of the total), supporting 1,476 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 6 loans totaling $2.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Waterville is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 25 loans. That works out to 98.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

42,663

Avg Median Income

-$249,952,087

Avg Home Value

-$166,510,204

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0490127,431$54,122$188,800$95778.8
049173,298$86,021$304,600$86842.7
049260N/AN/AN/A0.1
049376,411$62,633$149,700$94351.9
0494463N/AN/AN/A1.7
0497549N/A$159,400N/A0.1
04978867$105,694$231,300$1,10719.9
049894,544$74,828$217,900$1,03044.3

Waterville, ME has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 42,663. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$249,952,087. The average median home value is -$166,510,204. The average median monthly rent is -$249,999,387.

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