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Waldo, Maine
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Location of Waldo (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Incorporated | 1845 |
| Named for | Samuel Waldo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.30 sq mi (49.99 km2) |
| • Land | 19.29 sq mi (49.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 795 |
| • Density | 41/sq mi (15.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04915
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-79480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582785 |
| Website | Town of Waldo |
Waldo is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 795 at the 2020 census. It is the home town of Heather Hemmens, who is known for her role on Hellcats.
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History
The area was once part of the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land owned by Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo of Boston. It was first settled in 1811 by Henry Davidson, then organized as Waldo Plantation on July 6, 1821. The town was incorporated by the legislature on March 17, 1845, taking the name of its early proprietor.
A large portion of Waldo was rocky and uneven, unfit for cultivation. Some parts had arable soil, however, producing excellent farms and prosperous farmers. The town became noted for prize-winning cattle. It was also known for its forests, with much of the timber used for Belfast shipbuilding. The Wescott Stream provided water power, and by 1859 Waldo had seven busy sawmills. It also had one gristmill, some shingle machines, and a tannery. In 1870, the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad began operating, its trains passing through the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.30 square miles (49.99 km2), of which 19.29 square miles (49.96 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. Waldo is drained by the Passagassawakeag River and Wescott Stream.
The town is served by state routes 7, 131, 137 and 203. It is bordered by Brooks on the north, Swanville on the east, Belfast on the south and Morrill on the west.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 245 | — | |
| 1830 | 534 | 118.0% | |
| 1840 | 721 | 35.0% | |
| 1850 | 812 | 12.6% | |
| 1860 | 728 | −10.3% | |
| 1870 | 648 | −11.0% | |
| 1880 | 663 | 2.3% | |
| 1890 | 581 | −12.4% | |
| 1900 | 468 | −19.4% | |
| 1910 | 386 | −17.5% | |
| 1920 | 396 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 362 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 324 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 395 | 21.9% | |
| 1970 | 431 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 495 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 626 | 26.5% | |
| 2000 | 733 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 762 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 795 | 4.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 762 people, 332 households, and 219 families living in the town. The population density was 39.5 inhabitants per square mile (15.3/km2). There were 373 housing units at an average density of 19.3 per square mile (7.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 332 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the town was 42.9 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Waldo (Maine) para niños
