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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterville

New York · 1,721 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $75,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,721
+3%since 1990
from 1,664 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,215 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+10%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waterville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,563
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,793 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,219
+44%since 1990
from $11,972 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$470
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
60.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
39.8% rent
2.0
−11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,655)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.6%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,674)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.6%(10)
Diversity Score4.6%(80)
5
+182%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, New York?

Waterville, New York has about 1,721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Waterville, New York earns about $37,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterville, New York expensive?

In Waterville, New York, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, New York?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waterville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterville, New York?

About 12.3% of people in Waterville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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