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Waterville

New York · 1,583 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Waterville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,659. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $96,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,583
−8%since 2000
from 1,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waterville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,659
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,002
+51%since 2000
from $17,219 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,674)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,522)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score5.4%(86)
Diversity Score
5
+17%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, New York?

Waterville, New York has about 1,583 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waterville, New York earns about $54,659 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 $96,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, New York?

About 20.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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