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Waterford

California · 8,456 residents · 2.358 sq mi
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Waterford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,413. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,100. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,456
+22%since 2000
from 6,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,586 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 2,936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.6
+4%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Waterford
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,413
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,018
+15%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+72%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(4,155)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(2,454)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(4,134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(4,428)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(3,579)
Asian1.4%(117)
Other5.5%(469)
Diversity Score70.6%(5,968)
Diversity Score
71
+18%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterford, California?

Waterford, California has about 8,456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterford, California?

The typical household in Waterford, California earns about $53,413 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 $239,100, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Waterford, California?

About 10.2% 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 21.3% 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 3,685 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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