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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterloo

Iowa · 68,747 residents · 61.595 sq mi
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Waterloo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,092. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

68,747
+3%since 1990
from 66,467 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,116 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,079 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+3%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
66K67K68K68K69K1990201020202024Waterloo
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,092
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,578 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,558
+49%since 1990
from $12,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$467
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
32.9% rent
1.9
+12%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(57,695)
Black12.2%(8,077)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(503)
Asian0.6%(377)
Diversity Score30.4%(20,202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(55,419)
Black13.8%(9,468)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,806)
Asian0.8%(581)
Diversity Score37.6%(25,847)
38
+24%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−28%since 1990
from 14.3 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 Waterloo, Iowa?

Waterloo, Iowa has about 68,747 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, Iowa?

The typical household in Waterloo, Iowa earns about $34,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterloo, Iowa expensive?

In Waterloo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waterloo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterloo, Iowa?

About 13.7% of people in Waterloo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterloo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterloo, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,280 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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