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Waterville

Kansas · 681 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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Waterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,136. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,200. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
681
+16%since 1990
from 585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,384 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,189 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.5
−8%since 1990
from 43.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5696186677157641990201020202024Waterville
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,136
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,833
+67%since 1990
from $11,257 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$330
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+9%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(576)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score3.7%(25)
Diversity Score
4
−3%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Kansas?

Waterville, Kansas has about 681 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Kansas?

The typical household in Waterville, Kansas earns about $31,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterville, Kansas expensive?

In Waterville, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Kansas?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waterville, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterville, Kansas?

About 10.7% of people in Waterville, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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