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New Waterford

Ohio · 1,160 residents (2025 est.) · 0.91 sq mi
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With 950 people, New Waterford is a city in Ohio. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,200. Households here earn about 34% less than in Ohio as a whole. Median rent is $589 a month.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

950
−32%since 2000
from 1,391 in 2000
1,160 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,049 / sq mi
−18%since 2009
from 1,281 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
43.1
+14%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.91 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8371K1K1K2K19902000201020202024New Waterford
2024950
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(62)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(29)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(80)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.7%(83)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(79)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(114)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(107)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(151)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.2%(135)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(57)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,875
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,984
+91%since 2000
from $16,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
21.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.483
+25%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$154,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$589
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,442
73.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
26.8% rent
4.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.34 people
−3%since 2009
from 2.41 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
39.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+38%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,373)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(875)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other6.5%(62)
18
+618%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(5)
Ancestry
German30.3%(288)
Irish18.3%(174)
English14%(133)
Italian10.3%(98)
American3.4%(32)
Polish2.5%(24)
Dutch2.3%(22)
Hungarian2.3%(22)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(20)
Welsh0.9%(9)
Scottish0.6%(6)
Armenian0.4%(4)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(4)
Croatian0.2%(2)
Slovene0.2%(2)
Slovak0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
88.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
64.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
54.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2013
from 6.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.1%(146)
Married42.6%(155)
Widowed3.8%(14)
Divorced13.5%(49)
Women 15+
Never married26.3%(109)
Married41.9%(174)
Widowed8.2%(34)
Divorced23.6%(98)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2013
from 6.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
49.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
21.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
62.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)57.8%(26)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)13.3%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era4.4%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 45 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Waterford, Ohio?

New Waterford, Ohio has about 950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Waterford, Ohio?

The typical household in New Waterford, Ohio earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Waterford, Ohio expensive?

In New Waterford, Ohio, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in New Waterford, Ohio?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Waterford, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Waterford, Ohio?

About 21.8% of people in New Waterford, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Waterford, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, New Waterford, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 328 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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