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Waterville

Iowa · 144 residents · 0.354 sq mi
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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $67,500. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−1%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
821271732182631990201020202024Waterville
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,854
+54%since 2000
from $12,277 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+97%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(3)
Diversity Score8.3%(12)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Iowa?

Waterville, Iowa has about 144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Iowa?

The typical household in Waterville, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterville, Iowa expensive?

In Waterville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Iowa?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waterville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterville, Iowa?

About 25.0% of people in Waterville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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