Waldo County, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waldo County
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Location within the U.S. state of Maine
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maine |
| Founded | 1827 |
| Named for | Samuel Waldo |
| Seat | Belfast |
| Largest city | Belfast |
| Area | |
| • Total | 853 sq mi (2,210 km2) |
| • Land | 730 sq mi (1,900 km2) |
| • Water | 123 sq mi (320 km2) 14%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 39,607 |
| • Density | 46.433/sq mi (17.928/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Waldo County is a beautiful area in the state of Maine, United States. It's like a special district within the state. In 2020, about 39,607 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Belfast. Waldo County was created on February 7, 1827. It was formed from a part of Hancock County. The county got its name from Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. He was an important person who owned a lot of land in the area.
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Geography of Waldo County
Waldo County covers a total area of about 853 square miles. Most of this area, 730 square miles, is land. The rest, about 123 square miles, is water. This means about 14% of the county is covered by water.
Neighboring Counties
Waldo County shares its borders with several other counties in Maine. These include:
- Penobscot County to the northeast
- Hancock County to the east
- Knox County to the south
- Lincoln County to the southwest
- Kennebec County to the west
- Somerset County to the northwest
Protected Natural Areas
One important natural area in Waldo County is the Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area. This special place helps protect different kinds of birds and their homes.
Population and People
The number of people living in Waldo County has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 29,788 | — | |
| 1840 | 41,509 | 39.3% | |
| 1850 | 47,230 | 13.8% | |
| 1860 | 38,447 | −18.6% | |
| 1870 | 34,522 | −10.2% | |
| 1880 | 32,463 | −6.0% | |
| 1890 | 27,759 | −14.5% | |
| 1900 | 24,185 | −12.9% | |
| 1910 | 23,383 | −3.3% | |
| 1920 | 21,328 | −8.8% | |
| 1930 | 20,286 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 21,159 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 21,687 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 22,632 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 23,328 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 28,414 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 33,018 | 16.2% | |
| 2000 | 36,280 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 38,786 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 39,607 | 2.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 40,620 | 4.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2016 2018 |
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In 2010, there were 38,786 people living in Waldo County. There were 16,431 households, which are groups of people living together. The average age of people in the county was about 44 years old.
Cities and Towns
Waldo County has one main city and many smaller towns.
City
- Belfast (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are located.)
Towns
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are counted separately for population information:
Other Villages
Some smaller villages in the county include:
- East Thorndike
- East Troy
- Sandy Point
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Waldo para niños
