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CITY · 2010 ACS

Waterloo

Alabama · 203 residents · 0.748 sq mi
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Waterloo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−2%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.9
+1%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
771221662102551990201020202024Waterloo
2024113
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53.9%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.9%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 142.5%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 199.4%(19)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.9%(14)
US avg: 7%
25 to 348.4%(17)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.3%(29)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.2%(35)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.8%(30)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410.8%(22)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.9%(10)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1%(2)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,214
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,462
−5%since 2000
from $15,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services25.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration25.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,800
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+34%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waterloo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(201)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American11.5%(18)
Irish8.3%(13)
English6.4%(10)
German6.4%(10)
Scottish4.5%(7)
French1.9%(3)
Swiss1.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
62.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.6%(9)
Married52.9%(27)
Widowed3.9%(2)
Divorced25.5%(13)
Women 15+
Never married8.8%(5)
Married52.6%(30)
Widowed22.8%(13)
Divorced15.8%(9)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, Alabama?

Waterloo, Alabama has about 203 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, Alabama?

The typical household in Waterloo, Alabama earns about $18,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterloo, Alabama expensive?

In Waterloo, Alabama, the median home is worth about $38,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Alabama?

About 2.8% 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 27.6% 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 37 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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