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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterford

California · 6,924 residents · 2.358 sq mi
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Waterford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,286. Population has grown 45% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $102,200. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,924
+45%since 1990
from 4,771 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,936 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 2,023 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.5
+4%since 1990
from 27.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Waterford
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,286
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,339 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,933
+59%since 1990
from $8,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$554
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
31.2% rent
2.6
−39%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(3,948)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,156)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(2,976)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(4,155)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(2,454)
Asian0.6%(44)
Diversity Score59.7%(4,134)
60
−4%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterford, California?

Waterford, California has about 6,924 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterford, California?

The typical household in Waterford, California earns about $39,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterford, California expensive?

In Waterford, California, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Waterford, California?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waterford, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterford, California?

About 12.3% of people in Waterford, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterford, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterford, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,153 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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