Waterville is a city located in Kennebec County Maine. Waterville has a 2024 population of 16,866. Waterville is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,693 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterville is $66,353 with a poverty rate of 23.05%. The median age in Waterville is 35.2 years: 32.9 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,238 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 610 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 459 | 2.91% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 146 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,366 | 2.12 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 3,149 | 1.26 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Married | 2,045 | 2.84 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 774 | 3.11 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
| Male | 398 | 3.36 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
46.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 648 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 799 | 8.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,633 | 17.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,254 | 13.07% |
| High School Graduate | 2,876 | 29.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 3.16% |
| Some College | 2,084 | 21.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,976 | 8,123 | 2,708 |
| 2+ Races | 272 | 198 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 88 | 65 |
| Asian | 89 | 89 | 49 |
| Native American | 80 | 80 | 19 |
| Other Race | 58 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 58.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,127 | $56,840 | $48,942 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,646 | $82,069 | $78,514 |
| High School Graduate | $37,543 | $42,976 | $37,102 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,750 | $55,764 | $14,506 |
| Overall | $41,483 | $48,557 | $36,682 |
| Some College | $34,688 | $39,539 | $28,157 |
$41,483
Average Earnings
$48,557
Average Male
$36,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.2% of Waterville residents speak only English, while 6.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,518 | 2,835 | 22.65% |
| Multiple | 442 | 141 | 31.9% |
| Asian | 201 | 63 | 31.34% |
| Black | 91 | 44 | 48.35% |
| Other | 114 | 23 | 20.18% |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 16 | 6.15% |
| Native | 113 | 14 | 12.39% |
23.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.9%
Male Poverty Rate
25.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterville is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterville is Hispanic, with 6.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.03% |
| High School | 26.89% |
| Some College | 21.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.38% |
| Female Employed | 17.23% |
| Male Employed | 5.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,351 | $83,788 |
| Households | $45,208 | $66,353 |
| Married Families | $91,652 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,568 | $44,955 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
855
Number of Veterans
800
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 270 |
| First Gulf War | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 186 |
| World War II | 56 |
| Korea | 54 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 258 |
| 75+ | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 151 |
| 18 to 34 | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 819 | 7.12% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 7.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.43%
Born in Waterville
95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
95.39% of Waterville residents were born in the United States, with 64.43% having been born in Maine. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,082 | 43 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 17,039 | 43 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 16,996 | 44 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 16,952 | 43 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 16,909 | 43 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 16,866 | 43 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 16,823 | 26 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 16,797 | 81 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 16,716 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 16,693 | 144 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 16,549 | -120 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 16,669 | -17 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 16,686 | 57 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 16,629 | 164 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16,465 | 245 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 16,220 | 240 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 15,980 | 153 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 15,827 | 74 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 15,753 | 26 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 15,727 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,605 | -1,568 | -9.13% |
| 1990 | 17,173 | -606 | -3.41% |
| 1980 | 17,779 | -413 | -2.27% |
| 1970 | 18,192 | -503 | -2.69% |
| 1960 | 18,695 | 408 | 2.23% |
| 1950 | 18,287 | 1,599 | 9.58% |
| 1940 | 16,688 | 1,234 | 7.98% |
| 1930 | 15,454 | 2,103 | 15.75% |
| 1920 | 13,351 | 1,893 | 16.52% |
| 1910 | 11,458 | 1,981 | 20.9% |
| 1900 | 9,477 | 2,370 | 33.35% |
| 1890 | 7,107 | -9,975 | -58.39% |