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Waterman

Illinois · 1,224 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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Waterman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $127,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,224
+14%since 1990
from 1,074 in 1990
1990 – 2025
817 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 717 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+6%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Waterman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,836
+49%since 1990
from $12,616 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$577
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $385 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
23.9% rent
2.7
+11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,069)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,196)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.1%(50)
4
+36%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterman, Illinois?

Waterman, Illinois has about 1,224 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterman, Illinois?

The typical household in Waterman, Illinois earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterman, Illinois expensive?

In Waterman, Illinois, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Waterman, Illinois?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waterman, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterman, Illinois?

About 6.2% of people in Waterman, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterman, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterman, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 150 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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