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Waterbury

Nebraska · 72 residents · 0.138 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $154,800. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 48.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 319%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−19%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+64%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55667788991990201020202024Waterbury
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,952
+42%since 2000
from $14,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
+319%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
30.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(4)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other16.3%(12)
Diversity Score44%(32)
Diversity Score
44
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+104%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
87.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Female
40.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterbury, Nebraska?

Waterbury, Nebraska has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Waterbury, Nebraska expensive?

In Waterbury, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $154,800, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Waterbury, Nebraska?

About 25.9% 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 48.0% 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 22 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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