Waterville City, Maine
As of the census of 2000, there were 15605 residents, 6218 households, and 3371 families in the city. The population density was 1148.7 people per square mile (443.52/kmē), giving it the 17th most densely populated city among the Maine. There were 6819 housing units at an average density of 501.8 per square mile (193.75/kmē). The average household size was 2.13 people, and the average family size was 2.84 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 18.5% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 117.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 122.4 females. The median age was 35.6 years, the median age of male residents at 32.8 and the median age of female residents at 38.2. The racial makeup of the city was 95.81% White, 0.78% Black or African American, 0.56% American Indian, 1.03% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.36% from two or more races and 0.42% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26816, making its Maine's 21st lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38052, it is the 33rd lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Maine. The per capita income for the city was $16430, it would be the 70th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Maine. The median income was $15871, Males have a median income of $19757 versus $12224 for females.
In 2000, 5058 pupils and students, of which 50.16% are male and 49.84% are female, 32.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.93% nursery or pri school, 2.41% kindergarten, 29.62% elementary school, 17.46% high school and 46.58% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 15605 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 15605 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 15604 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 15643 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 15689 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 15718 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 15447 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 15472 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 15816 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 15906 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 16016 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 73 | 126 | 199 |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 43 | 122 |
| Elementary school | 775 | 723 | 1498 |
| High school | 474 | 409 | 883 |
| College or graduate school | 1136 | 1220 | 2356 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville city, Maine | $26816 | $38052 | $16430 |
| Kennebec County, Maine | $36498 | $43814 | $18520 |
| Maine, United States | $37240 | $45179 | $19533 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |