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Waterford

California · 9,120 residents · 2.358 sq mi
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Waterford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,938. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,700. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,120
+32%since 2000
from 6,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,868 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 2,936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
+13%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024Waterford
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,938
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,459
+54%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,700
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(3,915)
Black1.4%(131)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(4,391)
Asian1.3%(115)
Other2.8%(254)
Diversity Score69.1%(6,298)
Diversity Score
69
+16%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterford, California?

Waterford, California has about 9,120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterford, California?

The typical household in Waterford, California earns about $59,938 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 $271,700, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Waterford, California?

About 6.4% 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 20.3% 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 4,349 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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