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Waterville

Ohio · 6,037 residents (2025 est.) · 5.163 sq mi
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Waterville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,114. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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

Total population
6,017
+25%since 2000
from 4,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,165 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,037 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Waterville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,114
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,267
+138%since 2000
from $23,679 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+23%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,415
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,694)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(65)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(5,122)
Black0.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(376)
Asian1.6%(95)
Other6.4%(388)
Diversity Score33.4%(2,008)
Diversity Score
33
+636%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+135%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Ohio?

Waterville, Ohio has about 6,017 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Ohio?

The typical household in Waterville, Ohio earns about $104,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterville, Ohio expensive?

In Waterville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $308,400, and the typical rent is about $1,415 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Ohio?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waterville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterville, Ohio?

About 4.3% of people in Waterville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,500 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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