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Waterloo

Oregon · 230 residents (2025 est.) · 0.122 sq mi
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Waterloo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $293,800. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−4%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,877 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+45%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:230 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1842212582953321990201020202024Waterloo
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,710
+149%since 2000
from $13,931 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−16%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(228)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(17)
Diversity Score25.9%(59)
Diversity Score
26
+256%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, Oregon?

Waterloo, Oregon has about 229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, Oregon?

The typical household in Waterloo, Oregon earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterloo, Oregon expensive?

In Waterloo, Oregon, the median home is worth about $293,800, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Oregon?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waterloo, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterloo, Oregon?

About 3.5% of people in Waterloo, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterloo, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterloo, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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