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Waterville

Ohio · 6,003 residents · 5.163 sq mi
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Waterville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,065. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $210,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
6,003
+24%since 2000
from 4,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Waterville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,065
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,293
+66%since 2000
from $23,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,509)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(218)
Asian0.8%(49)
Other4.7%(280)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,356)
Diversity Score
23
+398%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+135%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Ohio?

Waterville, Ohio has about 6,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Ohio?

The typical household in Waterville, Ohio earns about $85,065 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 $210,300, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Ohio?

About 45.1% 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 5.7% 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 1,486 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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