Waldo County, Maine
Waldo County: county in Maine, United States
About
Waldo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,786 and a population density of 45 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 39,923 inhabitants. Its county seat is Belfast. The county was created 199 years ago in 1826.
County Snapshot
Waldo County at a glance
Waldo County currently has 22 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
22
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maine counties
16
Open related pagesLargest city
BelfastPopulation 6,708
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Waldo County
| Population | 39,923 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| Area | 853 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 14% |
| Land as percent of area | 86% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4853,-69.1219 |
| Named for | Samuel Waldo |
| Altitude | 220 feet / 67 meters |
| Capital | Belfast |
| Establishment | January 01, 1827 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:01:31 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 47 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Waldo County is located at 44°29'7"N 69°7'19"W (44.4852500, -69.1218800). It has 6 neighbors: Knox County, Hancock County, Kennebec County, Lincoln County, Penobscot County and Somerset County.
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The largest city of Waldo County is Belfast with a population of 6,708. Other cities include, Winterport population 4,028, Searsport population 2,634, Lincolnville population 2,252 and Unity population 2,111. See all Waldo County cities & populated places.
Waldo County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waldo County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 6,708 | City in Maine, United States |
| Winterport | 4,028 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States |
| Searsport | 2,634 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Lincolnville | 2,252 | City in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Unity | 2,111 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Stockton Springs | 1,640 | City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America |
| Northport | 1,593 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Searsmont | 1,424 | City in United States of America |
| Swanville | 1,359 | City in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Burnham | 1,243 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America |
| Frankfort | 1,196 | Town in Maine |
| Brooks | 1,139 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Troy | 1,053 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States |
| Liberty | 977 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Monroe | 948 | Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States |
| Morrill | 897 | Human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Waldo County
Official Website- Winterport
- Stockton Springs
- Islesboro
- Montville
- Swanville
- Jackson
- Burnham
- Knox
- Unity
- Frankfort
- Morrill
- Freedom
- Lincolnville
- Belfast
- Thorndike
- Monroe
- Palermo
- Liberty
- Prospect
- Waldo
- Northport
- Troy
- Searsport
- Brooks
- Belmont
- Searsmont
Demographics
The population of Waldo County increased by 2.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,786 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,857 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,928 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,025 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,035 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,120 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,429 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,772 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,657 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,715 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,923 | 0.52% | estimation process |
People born in Waldo County (1)
California politician, educator Hiram Batchelder was born in Waldo County
Maine Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Portland | 653,115 | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
| Cumberland County | 298,111 | County in Maine, United States |
| York County | 209,066 | County in Maine, United States |
| Penobscot County | 151,655 | County in Maine, United States of America |
| Kennebec County | 122,955 | County in Maine, United States |
| Androscoggin County | 108,547 | County in Maine, United States |
| Aroostook County | 66,804 | County in Maine, United States |
| Portland | 66,803 | The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine. |
| Oxford County | 58,132 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hancock County | 55,088 | County in Maine, United States |
| Somerset County | 50,635 | County in Maine, United States |
| Knox County | 39,951 | County in Maine, United States |
| Lewiston | 36,226 | City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States |
| Sagadahoc County | 36,044 | County in Maine, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,775 | County in Maine, United States |
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |