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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterville

Ohio · 4,828 residents · 5.163 sq mi
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Waterville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $144,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,828
+7%since 1990
from 4,517 in 1990
1990 – 2025
935 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 875 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+11%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Waterville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,980 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,679
+42%since 1990
from $16,726 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$144,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$560
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $439 in 1990
US average: $602
84.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
15.2% rent
2.4
+22%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,398)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(76)
Asian2.2%(98)
Diversity Score10.3%(465)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,694)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(65)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score4.5%(219)
5
−56%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−46%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Ohio?

Waterville, Ohio has about 4,828 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Ohio?

The typical household in Waterville, Ohio earns about $60,000 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 $144,700, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Ohio?

About 36.2% 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 1.8% 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 311 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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