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Waterloo

Alabama · 178 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 $37,813. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,800. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−14%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
52.3
+20%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
771221662102551990201020202024Waterloo
2024113
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.9%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(6)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.4%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(9)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.3%(13)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 446.7%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5419.1%(34)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.9%(30)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.5%(24)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.6%(17)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.5%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,112
+59%since 2000
from $15,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(3)
Ancestry
American34.3%(47)
Irish6.6%(9)
English5.8%(8)
German5.1%(7)
Dutch2.2%(3)
Scottish1.5%(2)
Italian0.7%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−21%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, Alabama?

Waterloo, Alabama has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, Alabama?

The typical household in Waterloo, Alabama earns about $37,813 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Alabama?

About 16.0% 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 10.9% 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 62 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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