Waterville, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Waterville Overview

15,872
TOTAL POPULATION
7,506
MALE POPULATION
8,366
FEMALE POPULATION
89.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,898
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,205
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,245
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.5¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,850
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,297
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waterville Zip Codes

Waterville Area Codes

Waterville Summary

Waterville, Maine is a city located in Kennebec County, in the state of Maine. It is situated on the banks of the Kennebec River, and is the county seat of Kennebec County. The city has a population of 15,722, according to the 2010 census.

History

Waterville was first settled in 1771 by settlers from Massachusetts. The town was originally called "Watertown" and was incorporated in 1802. The name was changed to Waterville in 1824.
The city was an important industrial center in the 19th century, with several mills and factories located along the Kennebec River. Waterville was also the site of the first paper mill in the United States, which was built in 1803.
In the 20th century, Waterville became a center for education, with the establishment of Colby College in 1813 and Thomas College in 1894. The city is also home to the Maine State Museum, which was founded in 1820.

Geography

Waterville is located in central Maine, on the banks of the Kennebec River. The city is situated at the intersection of Interstate 95 and US Route 201. The city is bordered by the towns of Winslow, Oakland, Fairfield, and Sidney.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city is located in a hilly region, with the highest point being the summit of Mount Tom, which is located just outside of the city limits.

Economy

Waterville is a major economic center in central Maine. The city is home to several large employers, including Colby College, Thomas College, and the Maine State Museum. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Huhtamaki, a paper products manufacturer, and the Maine Machine Company, which produces industrial machinery.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including the Waterville Mall, which is the largest shopping center in the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Waterville had a population of 15,722. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $21,845. About 11.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Waterville?
Total Population of Waterville is 15,872.
What is the Total Male Population of Waterville?
Total Male Population of Waterville is 7,506.
What is the Total Female Population of Waterville?
Total Female Population of Waterville is 8,366.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waterville?
There are 89.72 Males per 100 Females in Waterville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waterville?
There are 111.46 Females per 100 Males in Waterville.
What is the Median Population Age in Waterville?
Median Population Age in Waterville is 35.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waterville
Average Family Size in Waterville is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waterville
Average Household Size in Waterville is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waterville?
Per Capita income in Waterville is $25,898.
What is the Median Family Income in Waterville?
Median Family Income in Waterville is $58,205.
What is the Median Household income in Waterville?
Median Household Income in Waterville is $41,245.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waterville?
Income or Wage Gap in Waterville is 31.5%.
Women in Waterville earn 68.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Waterville?
Family Income Deficit in Waterville is $10,850.
Families that are below poverty line in Waterville earn $10,850 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waterville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waterville is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waterville?
There are 7,297 People in the Labor Forcein in Waterville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waterville?
55.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Waterville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waterville?
Unemployment Rate in Waterville is 5.3%.

Race in Waterville

The most populous races in Waterville are White / Caucasian (14,436 | 90.9%), Two or more Races (629 | 4.0%), and Asian (518 | 3.3%).
Race in Waterville
Race# Population% Population
Asian5183.3%
Black / African American1300.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific230.1%
Hispanic or Latino4763.0%
Native / Alaskan1070.7%
White / Caucasian14,43690.9%
Two or more Races6294.0%
Some other Race290.2%
Total15,872100.0%

Ancestry in Waterville

The most populous ancestries reported in Waterville are French (2,822 | 17.8%), English (2,527 | 15.9%), Irish (2,370 | 14.9%), German (1,591 | 10.0%), and French Canadian (1,564 | 9.9%), together accounting for 68.5% of all Waterville residents.
Ancestry in Waterville
Race# Population% Population
African40.0%
American5473.5%
Arab860.5%
Armenian280.2%
Austrian30.0%
Barbadian70.0%
Blackfeet70.0%
British560.4%
British West Indian350.2%
Canadian2061.3%
Central American630.4%
Cherokee210.1%
Chinese3322.1%
Chippewa140.1%
Colombian80.1%
Cree550.4%
Croatian60.0%
Cuban370.2%
Czech250.2%
Czechoslovakian100.1%
Dominican450.3%
Dutch1300.8%
Eastern European2091.3%
Ecuadorian380.2%
Egyptian150.1%
English2,52715.9%
European4312.7%
Filipino710.4%
Finnish180.1%
French2,82217.8%
French American Indian180.1%
French Canadian1,5649.9%
German1,59110.0%
Greek50.0%
Haitian70.0%
Hungarian2061.3%
Indian (Asian)590.4%
Irish2,37014.9%
Italian5583.5%
Japanese240.2%
Korean680.4%
Lebanese470.3%
Lithuanian980.6%
Mexican1430.9%
Northern European550.4%
Norwegian2341.5%
Pakistani170.1%
Panamanian630.4%
Polish4773.0%
Portuguese70.0%
Puerto Rican740.5%
Russian1480.9%
Samoan60.0%
Scandinavian320.2%
Scotch-Irish1440.9%
Scottish5453.4%
Somali140.1%
South American460.3%
Spaniard170.1%
Spanish120.1%
Subsaharan African180.1%
Swedish640.4%
Swiss360.2%
Taiwanese320.2%
Thai580.4%
Turkish400.3%
Ukrainian670.4%
Vietnamese570.4%
Welsh520.3%

Sex and Age in Waterville

Sex and Age in Waterville

The most populous age groups in Waterville are 20 to 24 Years (989 | 13.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,002 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Waterville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years488 (6.5%)182 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years512 (6.8%)450 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years513 (6.8%)512 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years641 (8.5%)811 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Years989 (13.2%)1,002 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Years241 (3.2%)514 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years527 (7.0%)359 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years541 (7.2%)608 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years322 (4.3%)451 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years337 (4.5%)318 (3.8%)
50 to 54 Years204 (2.7%)380 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years543 (7.2%)711 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years642 (8.6%)344 (4.1%)
65 to 69 Years321 (4.3%)377 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years249 (3.3%)483 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years191 (2.5%)288 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years104 (1.4%)232 (2.8%)
85 Years and over141 (1.9%)344 (4.1%)
Total7,506 (100.0%)8,366 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Waterville

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years1,025 (13.7%)962 (11.5%)
15 to 17 Years92 (1.2%)207 (2.5%)
Under 18 Years1,605 (21.4%)1,351 (16.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,538 (20.5%)1,606 (19.2%)
15 to 44 Years3,261 (43.4%)3,745 (44.8%)
16 Years and over5,961 (79.4%)7,187 (85.9%)
18 Years and over5,901 (78.6%)7,015 (83.9%)
21 Years and over5,117 (68.2%)6,203 (74.2%)
60 Years and over1,648 (22.0%)2,068 (24.7%)
62 Years and over1,533 (20.4%)1,879 (22.5%)
65 Years and over1,006 (13.4%)1,724 (20.6%)
75 Years and over436 (5.8%)864 (10.3%)
Total7,506 (100.0%)8,366 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Waterville

Median Family Size in Waterville

The median family size in Waterville is 2.83 persons per family, with single female/mother families (798 | 24.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.92 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,097 | 63.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Waterville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,097 (63.8%)2.79
Single Male/Father390 (11.9%)2.83
Single Female/Mother798 (24.3%)2.92
All Families3,285 (100.0%)2.83

Median Household Size in Waterville

The median household size in Waterville is 2.13 persons per household, with single male/father households (390 | 6.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (3,118 | 48.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Waterville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,097 (32.8%)2.81
Single Male/Father390 (6.1%)3.46
Single Female/Mother798 (12.5%)3.14
Non-family3,118 (48.7%)1.26
All Households6,403 (100.0%)2.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Waterville

Out of a total of 6,403 households in Waterville, 3,285 (51.3%) are family households, while 3,118 (48.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,652, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,589.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waterville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,589 (40.4%)
2-Person Households1,652 (25.8%)363 (5.7%)
3-Person Households723 (11.3%)115 (1.8%)
4-Person Households571 (8.9%)51 (0.8%)
5-Person Households252 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households56 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households31 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,285 (51.3%)3,118 (48.7%)

Female Fertility in Waterville

Fertility by Age in Waterville

Average fertility rate in Waterville is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 119.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Waterville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years223 (86.8%)119.0
35 to 50 years34 (13.2%)24.0
Total257 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waterville

49.8% of women with births (257) in Waterville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 54.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waterville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years102 (45.7%)121 (54.3%)
35 to 50 years26 (76.5%)8 (23.5%)
Total128 (49.8%)129 (50.2%)

Fertility by Education in Waterville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waterville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree169 (65.8%)105.0
Bachelor's Degree34 (13.2%)48.0
Graduate Degree54 (21.0%)217.0
Total257 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waterville

50.2% of women with births in Waterville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 76.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waterville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree40 (23.7%)129 (76.3%)
Bachelor's Degree34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (49.8%)129 (50.2%)

Income in Waterville

Income Overview in Waterville

Per Capita Income in Waterville is $25,898, while median incomes of families and households are $58,205 and $41,245 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,872$25,898
Median Family Income3,285$58,205
Mean Family Income3,285$78,637
Median Household Income6,403$41,245
Mean Household Income6,403$60,440
Income Deficit3,285$10,850
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,87231.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,87268.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,8720.51

Earnings by Sex in Waterville

Average Earnings in Waterville are $23,854, $31,324 for men and $21,444 for women, a difference of 31.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Waterville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,830 (47.2%)$31,324
Female4,290 (52.8%)$21,444
Average8,120 (100.0%)$23,854

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waterville

The most common earnings brackets in Waterville are $20,000 to $22,499 for men (365 | 9.5%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (508 | 11.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waterville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less316 (8.3%)476 (11.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999344 (9.0%)508 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499124 (3.2%)240 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999188 (4.9%)258 (6.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499121 (3.2%)228 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999139 (3.6%)99 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49989 (2.3%)110 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99950 (1.3%)88 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499365 (9.5%)239 (5.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99929 (0.8%)115 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99987 (2.3%)244 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999307 (8.0%)250 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999179 (4.7%)251 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999238 (6.2%)188 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999144 (3.8%)163 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999229 (6.0%)137 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999139 (3.6%)89 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999132 (3.5%)271 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999326 (8.5%)183 (4.3%)
$100,000+284 (7.4%)153 (3.6%)
Total3,830 (100.0%)4,290 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waterville

Average earnings in Waterville are $43,731 for men and $34,499 for women, a difference of 21.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,132, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $21,889. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,521, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,964.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waterville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$51,972$13,964
High School Diploma$21,889$29,627
College or Associate's Degree$38,120$26,914
Bachelor's Degree$52,922$44,271
Graduate Degree$77,132$65,521
Total$43,731$34,499

Family Income in Waterville

Family Income Brackets in Waterville

According to the Waterville family income data, there are 683 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 105 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Waterville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001915.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991053.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992969.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992567.8%
$35,000 to $49,99968320.8%
$50,000 to $74,99949615.1%
$75,000 to $99,99937111.3%
$100,000 to $149,99952616.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991414.3%
$200,000+2206.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waterville

4-person families (426 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in Waterville with $91,000 per family, while 2-person families (1,742 | 53.0%) have the highest median income of $29,042 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waterville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,742 (53.0%)$58,085
3-Person Families862 (26.2%)$43,862
4-Person Families426 (13.0%)$91,000
5-Person Families197 (6.0%)$48,750
6-Person Families58 (1.8%)$80,357
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total3,285 (100.0%)$58,205

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waterville

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waterville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners732 (22.3%)$27,059
1 Earner1,271 (38.7%)$44,319
2 Earners1,121 (34.1%)$90,938
3+ Earners161 (4.9%)$0
Total3,285 (100.0%)$58,205

Household Income in Waterville

Household Income Brackets in Waterville

With 1,063 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Waterville, accounting for 16.6% of all households. In contrast, only 205 households (3.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Waterville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00075611.8%
$10,000 to $14,9994166.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,00515.7%
$25,000 to $34,9996219.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,06316.6%
$50,000 to $74,99996715.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995518.6%
$100,000 to $149,9995899.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992053.2%
$200,000+2313.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Waterville

The median household income in Waterville is $41,245, with the highest median household income of $46,884 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,945 households (30.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $22,023, with 591 households (9.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waterville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years591 (9.2%)$22,023
25 to 44 Years1,945 (30.4%)$46,884
45 to 64 Years2,213 (34.6%)$45,208
65+ Years1,654 (25.8%)$37,542
Total6,403 (100.0%)$41,245

Poverty in Waterville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterville

With 21.5% poverty level for males and 24.5% for females among the residents of Waterville, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 335 males (45.6%) and 381 females (54.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years114 (23.4%)65 (35.7%)
5 Years49 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years60 (12.5%)159 (27.3%)
12 to 14 Years119 (31.7%)65 (18.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)16 (45.7%)
16 and 17 Years8 (15.4%)19 (11.6%)
18 to 24 Years335 (45.6%)381 (54.8%)
25 to 34 Years191 (24.9%)254 (29.3%)
35 to 44 Years110 (12.8%)402 (38.0%)
45 to 54 Years38 (7.0%)160 (23.4%)
55 to 64 Years291 (24.6%)129 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years64 (11.5%)36 (4.3%)
75 Years and over32 (9.8%)79 (11.5%)
Total1,411 (21.5%)1,765 (24.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterville

According to the poverty statistics in Waterville, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waterville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years374 (76.6%)117 (64.3%)
5 Years111 (69.4%)33 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years419 (87.5%)423 (72.7%)
12 to 14 Years257 (68.3%)282 (81.3%)
15 Years32 (100.0%)19 (54.3%)
16 and 17 Years44 (84.6%)145 (88.4%)
18 to 24 Years399 (54.4%)314 (45.2%)
25 to 34 Years577 (75.1%)613 (70.7%)
35 to 44 Years753 (87.3%)657 (62.0%)
45 to 54 Years503 (93.0%)525 (76.6%)
55 to 64 Years894 (75.4%)897 (87.4%)
65 to 74 Years493 (88.5%)811 (95.8%)
75 Years and over296 (90.2%)607 (88.5%)
Total5,152 (78.5%)5,443 (75.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waterville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waterville show that 7.2% or 151 of the total 2,097 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 21.1%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.5%, which includes 8 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waterville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,318 (91.9%)116 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children527 (98.5%)8 (1.5%)
3 or 4 Children101 (78.9%)27 (21.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,946 (92.8%)151 (7.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waterville

According to the poverty data in Waterville, 14.9% or 58 single-father households and 33.0% or 263 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (19.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waterville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (12.8%)32 (15.8%)
1 or 2 Children45 (19.2%)162 (34.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)49 (46.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total58 (14.9%)263 (33.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waterville

The poverty data for Waterville shows that 151 of the married-couple family households (7.2%) and 321 of the single-parent households (27.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (21.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waterville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children116 (8.1%)45 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children8 (1.5%)207 (29.3%)
3 or 4 Children27 (21.1%)49 (31.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total151 (7.2%)321 (27.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Waterville

Employment by Class of Employer in Waterville

Among the 6,722 employed individuals in Waterville, private company employees (3,798 | 56.5%), not-for-profit organizations (1,501 | 22.3%), and local government employees (474 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waterville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,79856.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2653.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2704.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,50122.3%
Local Government Employees4747.0%
State Government Employees2904.3%
Federal Government Employees991.5%
Unpaid Family Workers250.4%
Total6,722100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Waterville

According to the labor force statistics for Waterville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,148), 55.5% or 7,297 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 387 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.7% or 804 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.2% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Waterville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years609 (44.0%)19 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,420 (71.3%)165 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Years583 (77.2%)1 (0.2%)
30 to 34 Years804 (90.7%)45 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,261 (65.6%)37 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years908 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years868 (69.2%)25 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years401 (40.7%)42 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years379 (26.5%)39 (10.3%)
75 Years and over62 (4.8%)15 (24.2%)
Total7,297 (55.5%)387 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waterville

According to labor force statistics for Waterville, 68.5% of individuals (4,824) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,042) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 150 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.6% or 2,021 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waterville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School210 (29.9%)67 (9.5%)
High School Diploma1,050 (55.1%)53 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,546 (75.6%)100 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,021 (84.6%)29 (1.2%)
Total4,824 (68.5%)218 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Waterville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waterville are Community & Social Service (1,669 | 24.2%), Education Instruction & Library (1,025 | 14.8%), Management (560 | 8.1%), Education, Arts & Media (383 | 5.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (350 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Waterville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waterville, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (84.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68.4%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (61.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (63.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waterville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management313 (55.9%)247 (44.1%)
Business & Financial156 (56.5%)120 (43.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science223 (68.4%)103 (31.6%)
Computers & Mathematics107 (56.6%)82 (43.4%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science116 (84.7%)21 (15.3%)
Community & Social Service 687 (41.2%)982 (58.8%)
Education, Arts & Media171 (44.7%)212 (55.3%)
Legal Services & Support35 (43.8%)45 (56.2%)
Education Instruction & Library370 (36.1%)655 (63.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment111 (61.3%)70 (38.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating83 (23.7%)267 (76.3%)
Health Technologists39 (22.5%)134 (77.5%)
Total (Category)1,462 (46.0%)1,719 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)3,357 (48.6%)3,552 (51.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Waterville are Food Preparation & Serving (479 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (319 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (289 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (97 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (27 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Waterville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Waterville, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (78.2%), Security & Protection (59.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (59.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.1%), Personal Care & Service (72.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (42.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waterville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22 (6.9%)297 (93.1%)
Security & Protection16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving278 (58.0%)201 (42.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance226 (78.2%)63 (21.8%)
Personal Care & Service27 (27.8%)70 (72.2%)
Total (Category)569 (47.0%)642 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)3,357 (48.6%)3,552 (51.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waterville are Sales & Related (904 | 13.1%), and Office & Administration (776 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Waterville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waterville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related352 (38.9%)552 (61.1%)
Office & Administration252 (32.5%)524 (67.5%)
Total (Category)604 (35.9%)1,076 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)3,357 (48.6%)3,552 (51.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waterville are Construction & Extraction (274 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (122 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (52 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Waterville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waterville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction274 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair117 (95.9%)5 (4.1%)
Total (Category)443 (98.9%)5 (1.1%)
Total (Overall)3,357 (48.6%)3,552 (51.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waterville are Production (143 | 2.1%), Material Moving (137 | 2.0%), and Transportation (109 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Waterville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waterville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production120 (83.9%)23 (16.1%)
Transportation63 (57.8%)46 (42.2%)
Material Moving96 (70.1%)41 (29.9%)
Total (Category)279 (71.7%)110 (28.3%)
Total (Overall)3,357 (48.6%)3,552 (51.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Waterville

Employment Industries in Waterville

The major employment industries in Waterville include Educational Services (1,716 | 24.8%), Retail Trade (1,292 | 18.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (986 | 14.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (548 | 7.9%), and Professional & Scientific (393 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries in Waterville

Employment Industries by Sex in Waterville

The Waterville industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (96.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.1%), Finance & Insurance (69.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (56.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waterville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction341 (96.3%)13 (3.7%)
Manufacturing270 (79.2%)71 (20.8%)
Wholesale Trade23 (71.9%)9 (28.1%)
Retail Trade584 (45.2%)708 (54.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing44 (43.6%)57 (56.4%)
Utilities43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information132 (68.8%)60 (31.2%)
Finance & Insurance37 (30.3%)85 (69.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing49 (58.3%)35 (41.7%)
Professional & Scientific212 (53.9%)181 (46.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support120 (64.9%)65 (35.1%)
Educational Services767 (44.7%)949 (55.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance206 (20.9%)780 (79.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation89 (64.0%)50 (36.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services248 (45.3%)300 (54.7%)
Public Administration108 (63.5%)62 (36.5%)
Total3,357 (48.6%)3,552 (51.4%)

Education in Waterville

School Enrollment in Waterville

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,940 students in Waterville are college / undergraduate (2,536 | 51.3%), middle school (904 | 18.3%), and elementary school (739 | 15.0%).
School Enrollment in Waterville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1232.5%
Kindergarten1252.5%
Elementary School73915.0%
Middle School90418.3%
High School3637.3%
College / Undergraduate2,53651.3%
Graduate / Professional1503.0%
Total4,940100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waterville

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waterville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds45 (64.3%)25 (35.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old728 (84.6%)133 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds909 (89.6%)106 (10.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds235 (81.3%)54 (18.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds288 (26.5%)798 (73.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds139 (11.8%)1,040 (88.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds127 (69.0%)57 (31.0%)
35 Years and over157 (61.3%)99 (38.7%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waterville

Education (587 | 17.9%), business (500 | 15.3%), science & technology (391 | 11.9%), literature & languages (298 | 9.1%), and social sciences (243 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 3,271 individuals in Waterville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waterville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics672.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1524.6%
Physical & Health Sciences682.1%
Psychology1625.0%
Social Sciences2437.4%
Engineering712.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies90.3%
Science & Technology39111.9%
Business50015.3%
Education58717.9%
Literature & Languages2989.1%
Liberal Arts & History2176.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1755.3%
Communications952.9%
Arts & Humanities2367.2%
Total3,271100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Waterville

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Waterville is some college / no degree, with 829 individuals or 53.9% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 839 individuals or 52.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Waterville: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade92 (6.0%)74 (4.6%)
High School Diploma436 (28.3%)511 (31.8%)
Some College / No Degree829 (53.9%)839 (52.2%)
Associate's Degree17 (1.1%)8 (0.5%)
Bachelor's Degree145 (9.4%)174 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree19 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,538 (100.0%)1,606 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Waterville is some college / no degree, with 220 individuals or 28.6% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 298 individuals or 34.1%.
Education By Age Bracket in Waterville: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)1 (0.1%)
9th to 12th Grade7 (0.9%)19 (2.2%)
High School Diploma212 (27.6%)298 (34.1%)
Some College / No Degree220 (28.6%)286 (32.8%)
Associate's Degree149 (19.4%)24 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree122 (15.9%)129 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree58 (7.5%)116 (13.3%)
Total768 (100.0%)873 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Waterville is bachelor's degree, with 271 individuals or 31.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 359 individuals or 33.9%.
Education By Age Bracket in Waterville: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade29 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade56 (6.5%)50 (4.7%)
High School Diploma149 (17.3%)359 (33.9%)
Some College / No Degree149 (17.3%)226 (21.3%)
Associate's Degree37 (4.3%)67 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree271 (31.4%)296 (28.0%)
Graduate Degree172 (19.9%)61 (5.8%)
Total863 (100.0%)1,059 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Waterville is high school diploma, with 520 individuals or 30.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 453 individuals or 25.8%.
Education By Age Bracket in Waterville: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade93 (5.4%)85 (4.9%)
9th to 12th Grade236 (13.7%)127 (7.2%)
High School Diploma520 (30.1%)367 (20.9%)
Some College / No Degree287 (16.6%)225 (12.8%)
Associate's Degree142 (8.2%)233 (13.3%)
Bachelor's Degree272 (15.8%)453 (25.8%)
Graduate Degree176 (10.2%)263 (15.0%)
Total1,726 (100.0%)1,753 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Waterville is high school diploma, with 413 individuals or 41.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 694 individuals or 40.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Waterville: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade90 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade30 (3.0%)99 (5.7%)
High School Diploma413 (41.0%)694 (40.3%)
Some College / No Degree167 (16.6%)500 (29.0%)
Associate's Degree56 (5.6%)145 (8.4%)
Bachelor's Degree121 (12.0%)135 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree129 (12.8%)151 (8.8%)
Total1,006 (100.0%)1,724 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Waterville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waterville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waterville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle71 (2.5%)74 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle873 (30.5%)1,133 (36.4%)
2 Vehicles1,440 (50.3%)1,309 (42.1%)
3 Vehicles400 (14.0%)374 (12.0%)
4 Vehicles45 (1.6%)202 (6.5%)
5 or more Vehicles33 (1.1%)19 (0.6%)
Total2,862 (100.0%)3,111 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Waterville

Commute Time in Waterville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3736.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,91631.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1,20019.5%
15 to 19 Minutes5078.3%
20 to 24 Minutes5669.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3034.9%
30 to 34 Minutes5378.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2013.3%
40 to 44 Minutes550.9%
45 to 59 Minutes2373.9%
60 to 89 Minutes2193.6%
90 or more Minutes270.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Waterville

Commute Time by Sex in Waterville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes146 (5.0%)227 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes798 (27.4%)1,118 (34.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes537 (18.4%)663 (20.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes123 (4.2%)384 (11.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes256 (8.8%)310 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes214 (7.3%)89 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes415 (14.2%)122 (3.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes64 (2.2%)137 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)55 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes154 (5.3%)83 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes190 (6.5%)29 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes19 (0.6%)8 (0.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waterville

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waterville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM189 (6.5%)33 (1.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM64 (2.2%)129 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM133 (4.6%)31 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM81 (2.8%)416 (12.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM331 (11.4%)458 (14.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM174 (6.0%)399 (12.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM354 (12.1%)253 (7.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM341 (11.7%)283 (8.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM113 (3.9%)152 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM202 (6.9%)296 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM60 (2.1%)98 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM93 (3.2%)87 (2.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM430 (14.7%)413 (12.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM351 (12.0%)177 (5.5%)
Total2,916 (100.0%)3,225 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Waterville

Occupancy by Ownership in Waterville

Occupancy by Ownership in Waterville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,95646.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,44753.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,403100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waterville

Occupancy by Household Size in Waterville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,58940.4%
2-Person Household2,01531.5%
3-Person Household83813.1%
4+ Person Household96115.0%
Total Housing Units6,403100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waterville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waterville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household790 (30.5%)1,799 (69.5%)
2-Person Household1,250 (62.0%)765 (38.0%)
3-Person Household461 (55.0%)377 (45.0%)
4+ Person Household455 (47.3%)506 (52.6%)
Total Housing Units2,956 (46.2%)3,447 (53.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waterville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waterville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School173 (28.0%)445 (72.0%)
High School Diploma609 (34.6%)1,151 (65.4%)
College/Associate Degree943 (45.9%)1,113 (54.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,231 (62.5%)738 (37.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waterville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waterville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,37521.5%
35 to 44 Years1,16118.1%
45 to 54 Years77212.1%
55 to 64 Years1,44122.5%
65 to 74 Years94514.8%
75 to 84 Years4757.4%
85 Years and Over2343.6%
Total6,403100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Waterville

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Waterville
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years172 (12.5%)1,203 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years362 (31.2%)799 (68.8%)
45 to 54 Years475 (61.5%)297 (38.5%)
55 to 64 Years849 (58.9%)592 (41.1%)
65 to 74 Years654 (69.2%)291 (30.8%)
75 to 84 Years287 (60.4%)188 (39.6%)
85 Years and Over157 (67.1%)77 (32.9%)
Total2,956 (46.2%)3,447 (53.8%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Waterville

Households by Occupants per Room in Waterville
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less2,910 (98.4%)3,343 (97.0%)
1.01 to 1.5046 (1.6%)88 (2.5%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)16 (0.5%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Waterville

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Waterville
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later214 (7.2%)914 (26.5%)
2015 to 2016647 (21.9%)1,582 (45.9%)
2010 to 2014279 (9.4%)535 (15.5%)
2000 to 2009529 (17.9%)277 (8.0%)
1990 to 1999524 (17.7%)109 (3.2%)
1989 or earlier763 (25.8%)30 (0.9%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Waterville

Median Income by Occupancy in Waterville

Median Income by Occupancy in Waterville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,956 (46.2%)$65,962
Renter-Occupied3,447 (53.8%)$25,718
Average6,403 (100.0%)$41,245

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waterville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waterville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000133 (4.5%)375 (10.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99919 (0.6%)231 (6.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (0.9%)391 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999101 (3.4%)423 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999194 (6.6%)288 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999153 (5.2%)467 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999548 (18.5%)513 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999526 (17.8%)439 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999337 (11.4%)216 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999498 (16.9%)90 (2.6%)
$150,000 or more421 (14.2%)14 (0.4%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Waterville

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Waterville

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Waterville

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$65,962$836 x 12mo (15.2%)
Renter-Occupied$25,718$805 x 12mo (37.6%)
Average$41,245$810 x 12mo (23.6%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waterville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waterville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30069 (2.3%)133 (3.9%)
$300 to $499466 (15.8%)403 (11.7%)
$500 to $799911 (30.8%)1,060 (30.7%)
$800 to $999223 (7.5%)939 (27.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499640 (21.6%)660 (19.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999437 (14.8%)23 (0.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49999 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99972 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more39 (1.3%)15 (0.4%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent13 (6.2%)11 (1.1%)
20 to 29 percent74 (35.2%)243 (23.5%)
30 percent or more123 (58.6%)780 (75.4%)
Total210 (100.0%)1,034 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent64 (18.4%)120 (17.0%)
20 to 29 percent139 (40.1%)127 (18.0%)
30 percent or more144 (41.5%)459 (65.0%)
Total347 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent205 (37.4%)87 (17.0%)
20 to 29 percent220 (40.2%)266 (51.8%)
30 percent or more123 (22.5%)160 (31.2%)
Total548 (100.0%)513 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent312 (59.3%)211 (49.8%)
20 to 29 percent148 (28.1%)205 (48.3%)
30 percent or more66 (12.6%)8 (1.9%)
Total526 (100.0%)424 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent1,048 (83.4%)251 (89.0%)
20 to 29 percent187 (14.9%)16 (5.7%)
30 percent or more21 (1.7%)15 (5.3%)
Total1,256 (100.0%)282 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waterville

Housing Structures in Waterville

Housing Structures in Waterville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,68041.9%
Single Unit, Attached1822.8%
2 Unit Apartments1,21819.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments63710.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5388.4%
10 or more Apartments92614.5%
Mobile Home / Other2223.5%
Total6,403100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waterville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waterville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,342 (87.4%)338 (12.6%)
Single Unit, Attached124 (68.1%)58 (31.9%)
2 Unit Apartments191 (15.7%)1,027 (84.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (2.2%)623 (97.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments60 (11.2%)478 (88.8%)
10 or more Apartments15 (1.6%)911 (98.4%)
Mobile Home / Other210 (94.6%)12 (5.4%)
Total2,956 (46.2%)3,447 (53.8%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Waterville

Housing Structures by Year Built in Waterville
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 20131953.0%
2000 to 20091602.5%
1980 to 199998315.3%
1960 to 19791,68026.2%
1940 to 19591,53724.0%
1939 or earlier1,84828.9%
Total6,403100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Waterville

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Waterville
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 201396 (3.3%)99 (2.9%)
2000 to 2009116 (3.9%)44 (1.3%)
1980 to 1999580 (19.6%)403 (11.7%)
1960 to 1979398 (13.5%)1,282 (37.2%)
1940 to 1959999 (33.8%)538 (15.6%)
1939 or earlier767 (26.0%)1,081 (31.4%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waterville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waterville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)153 (4.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms82 (2.8%)874 (25.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms681 (23.0%)1,655 (48.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,384 (46.8%)531 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms809 (27.4%)234 (6.8%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waterville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waterville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas133 (4.5%)263 (7.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas141 (4.8%)394 (11.4%)
Electricity99 (3.4%)651 (18.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,482 (84.0%)2,034 (59.0%)
Coal or Coke14 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels87 (2.9%)63 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)42 (1.2%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waterville

Household Vehicle Usage in Waterville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle89 (3.0%)1,046 (30.3%)
1 Vehicle1,138 (38.5%)1,666 (48.3%)
2 Vehicles1,325 (44.8%)651 (18.9%)
3 or more Vehicles404 (13.7%)84 (2.4%)
Total2,956 (100.0%)3,447 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waterville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waterville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,2281,728
Median Property Value$119,100$153,000
Median Household Income$42,167$331
Monthly Housing Costs$534$39
Real Estate Taxes$2,148$26

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waterville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waterville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000147 (12.0%)46 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999377 (30.7%)331 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999595 (48.4%)1,217 (70.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999109 (8.9%)86 (5.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)25 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)23 (1.3%)
Total1,228 (100.0%)1,728 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waterville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waterville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000122 (9.9%)71 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999269 (21.9%)30 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999102 (8.3%)52 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999187 (15.2%)51 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999176 (14.3%)361 (20.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99970 (5.7%)350 (20.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999212 (17.3%)267 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more90 (7.3%)286 (16.6%)
Total1,228 (100.0%)1,728 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Waterville

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent13 (7.6%)38 (3.0%)
20 to 29 percent74 (43.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more85 (49.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total172 (100.0%)1,245 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent64 (23.8%)78 (205.3%)
20 to 29 percent92 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more113 (42.0%)47 (123.7%)
Total269 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent187 (100.0%)361 (1,164.5%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)18 (58.1%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)220 (709.7%)
Total187 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent176 (100.0%)350 (284.5%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)136 (110.6%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)148 (120.3%)
Total176 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Waterville: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent372 (100.0%)884 (1,339.4%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)676 (1,024.2%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)187 (283.3%)
Total372 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waterville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waterville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x623 (50.7%)77,813 (4,503.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x146 (11.9%)959 (55.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x109 (8.9%)529 (30.6%)
4.0x or more298 (24.3%)95 (5.5%)
Total1,228 (100.0%)1,728 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Waterville

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Waterville
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39931025.2%
$400 to $59949140.0%
$600 to $99939732.3%
$1,000 to $1,299302.4%
$1,300 to $1,49900.0%
$1,500 or more00.0%
Total1,228100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Waterville

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Waterville
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200171.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $599181.0%
$600 to $799432.5%
$800 to $99927215.7%
$1,000 to $1,4991388.0%
$1,500 to $1,99961035.3%
$2,000 to $2,49943725.3%
$2,500 to $2,999995.7%
$3,000 or more724.2%
Total1,728100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waterville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waterville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800187 (15.2%)17 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,499174 (14.2%)33 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,499844 (68.7%)311 (18.0%)
Total1,228 (100.0%)1,728 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waterville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years827 (95.8%)36 (4.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,386 (92.2%)201 (7.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,434 (89.1%)298 (10.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,263 (83.7%)246 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,633 (85.0%)289 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,086 (88.6%)140 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,126 (96.2%)85 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,014 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,173 (91.6%)1,295 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waterville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waterville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born827 (95.8%)36 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,386 (92.2%)201 (7.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,434 (89.1%)298 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waterville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waterville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,203 (91.2%)309 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,118 (91.5%)291 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,090 (89.5%)244 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,259 (84.0%)240 (16.0%)
$100,000 and over2,756 (94.5%)160 (5.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waterville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6424 (49.1%)520 (60.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,031 (39.9%)1,584 (61.2%)
19 to 25 Years357 (13.1%)2,138 (78.3%)
25 to 34 Years506 (33.5%)868 (57.5%)
35 to 44 Years657 (34.2%)1,099 (57.2%)
45 to 54 Years335 (27.3%)817 (66.6%)
55 to 64 Years762 (34.5%)1,484 (67.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,404 (100.0%)887 (63.2%)
75 Years and over1,014 (100.0%)660 (65.1%)
Total6,490 (42.0%)10,057 (65.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waterville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waterville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years211 (18.9%)75 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years209 (9.2%)335 (13.6%)
35 to 64 Years588 (22.7%)529 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years227 (40.7%)216 (25.5%)
75 Years and over130 (39.6%)432 (63.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waterville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waterville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years207 (8.0%)83 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years138 (24.8%)64 (7.6%)
75 Years and over76 (23.2%)206 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waterville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)58 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years65 (2.9%)61 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years40 (1.5%)57 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years14 (2.5%)24 (2.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)58 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waterville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years211 (18.9%)7 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years162 (7.1%)329 (13.3%)
35 to 64 Years236 (9.1%)313 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years62 (11.1%)57 (6.7%)
75 Years and over11 (3.4%)145 (21.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waterville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.2%)168 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years328 (12.7%)295 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years88 (15.8%)164 (19.4%)
75 Years and over60 (18.3%)240 (35.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waterville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (0.8%)7 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.2%)68 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years231 (8.9%)132 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (1.7%)
75 Years and over33 (10.1%)95 (13.9%)

Technology Access in Waterville

Computing Device Access in Waterville

Computing Device Access in Waterville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,70973.5%
Smartphone4,91276.7%
Tablet3,40053.1%
No Computing Device91914.3%
Total6,403100.0%

Internet Access in Waterville

Internet Access in Waterville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4,28766.9%
Cellular Data Only65910.3%
Satellite Internet1552.4%
No Internet1,39721.8%
Total6,403100.0%