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Waterboro, ME
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Living in Waterboro



Waterboro is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 8,082 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waterboro is the 39th largest community in Maine.

Waterboro is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Waterboro’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Waterboro, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 36.51 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Waterboro is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The population of Waterboro overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Waterboro, 23.34% have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Waterboro in 2022 was $34,906, which is middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $139,624 for a family of four. However, Waterboro contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Waterboro home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waterboro residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Waterboro include Irish, French, English, French Canadian, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Waterboro is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.


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