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.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Waterboro is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Waterboro is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Waterboro who work in sales jobs (15.57%), office and administrative support (11.42%), and healthcare (8.07%). 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. As is often the case in a small town, Waterboro doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Waterboro are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 23.34% of adults in Waterboro having a bachelor's degree or advanced 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.
