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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterville

Minnesota · 1,833 residents · 1.686 sq mi
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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,950. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,800. With a median age of 41.8, 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 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,833
+4%since 1990
from 1,771 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,087 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,050 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+13%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waterville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,950
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,743 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,958
+66%since 1990
from $10,807 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
23.5% rent
2.3
+37%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,758)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,783)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score1.8%(33)
2
−41%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Minnesota?

Waterville, Minnesota has about 1,833 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Waterville, Minnesota earns about $35,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterville, Minnesota expensive?

In Waterville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Minnesota?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waterville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterville, Minnesota?

About 10.6% of people in Waterville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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