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Waterbury

Nebraska · 73 residents · 0.138 sq mi
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Waterbury has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−18%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+41%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55667788991990201020202024Waterbury
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,124
+43%since 2000
from $14,764 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.183
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade49.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+5%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterbury, Nebraska?

Waterbury, Nebraska has about 73 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterbury, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waterbury, Nebraska earns about $48,750 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 $53,600.

How educated are people in Waterbury, Nebraska?

About 5.0% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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