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CITY · 2020 ACS

Waterloo

California · 534 residents · 5.435 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 136 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,015,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

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Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

534
−20%since 2019
from 670 in 2019
2010 – 2024
98 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 123 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
47.0
−12%since 2019
from 53.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
158364570776982201020202024Waterloo
2024894
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,896
+4%since 2019
from $42,235 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,015,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $683,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,757
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $923 in 2019
US average: $1,124
63.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
36.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(243)
Asian1.9%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.8%(407)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(303)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(193)
Asian2.6%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(337)
63
+4%since 2019
from 61 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
7.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+4%since 2019
from 23.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
79.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
71.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
42.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
48.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
21.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
14.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, California?

Waterloo, California has about 534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Waterloo, California expensive?

In Waterloo, California, the median home is worth about $1,015,600, and the typical rent is about $1,757 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, California?

About 14.4% 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 12.3% 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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