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Waterville

Iowa · 109 residents · 0.354 sq mi
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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 9% 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 $80,000. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
−25%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+31%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
821271732182631990201020202024Waterville
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,116
+72%since 2000
from $12,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+73%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Iowa?

Waterville, Iowa has about 109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Iowa?

The typical household in Waterville, Iowa earns about $55,625 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Iowa?

About 8.6% 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 5.7% of people in Waterville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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