Waterville, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
16,623
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
24.6%
Median Home
$124,200
Median Income
$39,722
Median Rent
$759
Waterville SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Waterville, ME Crime Report
448
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,690.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
14.66%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waterville / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 448 | 2,690.0 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 192.1 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 42.0 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 72.1 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 416 | 2,497.9 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 162.1 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 377 | 2,263.7 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 72.1 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Waterville, ME Cost Of Living
97
Waterville's Overall Cost Of Living
Waterville's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waterville | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 110 | 100 | |
Waterville, ME Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bernard Gagnon | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Waterville in Maine
Map Of Waterville, ME
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Population over time in Waterville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,623 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 16,515 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 16,374 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 16,134 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 15,989 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 15,886 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 15,798 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 15,780 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 15,746 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 15,777 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waterville
| Race | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Waterville
| Gender | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waterville for adults over 25
| Education | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Waterville, Maine
| Income | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.0% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
