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Waterville

New York · 1,473 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,672. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,473
−14%since 2000
from 1,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+19%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waterville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,672
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,042
+86%since 2000
from $17,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,415)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score7.4%(109)
Diversity Score
7
+60%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, New York?

Waterville, New York has about 1,473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waterville, New York earns about $58,672 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 $118,800, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, New York?

About 23.8% 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 9.8% 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 191 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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