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Waterloo

Alabama · 183 residents (2025 est.) · 0.748 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,800. With a median age of 64.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−46%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.1
+47%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:183 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
771221662102551990201020202024Waterloo
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,842
+123%since 2000
from $15,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+2%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
39.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−39%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, Alabama?

Waterloo, Alabama has about 113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Waterloo, Alabama expensive?

In Waterloo, Alabama, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Alabama?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waterloo, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterloo, Alabama?

About 22.1% of people in Waterloo, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterloo, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterloo, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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