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Waterloo

Oregon · 229 residents · 0.122 sq mi
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Waterloo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,600. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
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: 261
Median age
42.3
+24%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1842212582953321990201020202024Waterloo
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,344
−11%since 2000
from $13,931 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(8)
Diversity Score20.8%(48)
Diversity Score
21
+186%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, Oregon?

Waterloo, Oregon has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, Oregon?

The typical household in Waterloo, Oregon earns about $25,625 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Oregon?

About 4.8% 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 28.9% 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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