Waldo County, ME Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Waldo County was 40,241, a 0.64% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Waldo County's population was 39,984, an increase of 0.83% compared to a population of 39,654 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Waldo County, ME population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Waldo County increased by 3,799. In this period, the peak population was 40,241 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 36,442 - -
2001 37,022 580 1.59%
2002 37,549 527 1.42%
2003 37,889 340 0.91%
2004 38,125 236 0.62%
2005 38,289 164 0.43%
2006 38,653 364 0.95%
2007 38,625 -28 -0.07%
2008 38,499 -126 -0.33%
2009 38,488 -11 -0.03%
2010 38,824 336 0.87%
2011 38,865 41 0.11%
2012 38,934 69 0.18%
2013 39,041 107 0.27%
2014 39,056 15 0.04%
2015 39,143 87 0.22%
2016 39,468 325 0.83%
2017 39,791 323 0.82%
2018 39,678 -113 -0.28%
2019 39,755 77 0.19%
2020 39,654 -101 -0.25%
2021 39,984 330 0.83%
2022 40,241 257 0.64%
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Waldo County, ME population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Waldo County's population increased by 2,382 (6.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Waldo County's population increased by 830 (2.14%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Waldo County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Waldo County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 40,241. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Waldo County's population peaked in year 2022 at 40,241.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Waldo County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 36,442.

Waldo County, ME annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Waldo County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Waldo County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population grew 10.42% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Waldo County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Waldo County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.47% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 587. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2000 to 2001, Waldo County's population grew the most with an increase of 580 (1.59%).

While from 2007 and 2008, Waldo County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 126 (-0.33%).

Things to know

Is Waldo County, ME population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Waldo County's population increased by 587 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 330 (0.83%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 257 (0.64%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Waldo County, ME changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Waldo County increased by 1,200 (3.07%). The population was highest at 40,241 in the year 2022 and lowest at 39,041 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.33%.

References

Datasets

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Waldo County, ME Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Waldo County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Waldo County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Waldo County was 40,241, a 0.64% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Waldo County population was 39,984, an increase of 0.83% compared to a population of 39,654 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Waldo County increased by 3,799. In this period, the peak population was 40,241 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Waldo County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Waldo County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Waldo County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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