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Waterloo

Oregon · 222 residents · 0.122 sq mi
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Waterloo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,895. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,600. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
222
−7%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,820 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+38%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1842212582953321990201020202024Waterloo
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,895
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,575
+69%since 2000
from $13,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(15)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other3.6%(8)
Diversity Score25.4%(56)
Diversity Score
25
+250%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, Oregon?

Waterloo, Oregon has about 222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, Oregon?

The typical household in Waterloo, Oregon earns about $72,895 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 $164,600.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Oregon?

About 8.7% 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 9.2% 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 26 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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