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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waterloo

New York · 5,116 residents · 2.157 sq mi
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Waterloo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,116
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,372 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Waterloo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,233
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,571 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,093
−27%vs 2000
vs $16,538 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$408
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $508 in 2000
US average: $450
74.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
1.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,941)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(308)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(5,067)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(13)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score3%(153)
3
−50%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waterloo, New York?

Waterloo, New York has about 5,116 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, New York?

The typical household in Waterloo, New York earns about $29,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterloo, New York expensive?

In Waterloo, New York, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, New York?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waterloo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterloo, New York?

About 10.3% of people in Waterloo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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