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Waterloo

California · 894 residents · 5.435 sq mi
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Waterloo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $221,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $847,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

894
+1%since 2023
from 886 in 2023
2010 – 2024
164 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 163 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.5
−25%since 2023
from 53.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
158364570776982201020202024Waterloo
2024894
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$221,850
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$71,021
−8%since 2023
from $77,008 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.323
−3%since 2023
from 0.334 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade37.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$847,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $883,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,346
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,908 in 2023
US average: $1,442
35.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
64.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
47.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+8%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(92)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other1.9%(17)
Diversity Score29.9%(265)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(793)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score25.1%(225)
25
−16%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−11%since 2023
from 28.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
16.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
82.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
54.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
50.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Waterloo, California?

Waterloo, California has about 894 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, California?

The typical household in Waterloo, California earns about $221,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterloo, California expensive?

In Waterloo, California, the median home is worth about $847,800, and the typical rent is about $2,346 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, California?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waterloo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterloo, California?

About 5.5% of people in Waterloo, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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