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Waterville

Kansas · 658 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,264. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 19% 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 $84,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−3%since 2000
from 681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,337 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5696186677157641990201020202024Waterville
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,264
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,798
+64%since 2000
from $18,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(620)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(54)
Diversity Score24.2%(159)
Diversity Score
24
+557%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Kansas?

Waterville, Kansas has about 658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Kansas?

The typical household in Waterville, Kansas earns about $58,264 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Kansas?

About 19.1% 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 5.4% 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 73 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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