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Waterbury

Nebraska · 72 residents (2025 est.) · 0.138 sq mi
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Waterbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $89,200. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95
+7%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
−4%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:72 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
55667788991990201020202024Waterbury
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,750
+199%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,715
+122%since 2000
from $14,764 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.5%
+88.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.159
−13%since 2010
from 0.183 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.7
−33%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.6%(31)
Diversity Score55%(52)
Diversity Score
55
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.7 min
+168%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Female
40.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−64.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 64.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+40.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterbury, Nebraska?

Waterbury, Nebraska has about 95 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterbury, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waterbury, Nebraska earns about $127,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterbury, Nebraska expensive?

In Waterbury, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $89,200.

How educated are people in Waterbury, Nebraska?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waterbury, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterbury, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Waterbury, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterbury, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterbury, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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