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Waterford

Pennsylvania · 1,517 residents · 1.226 sq mi
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Waterford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,517
+5%since 2000
from 1,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,237 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Waterford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,550
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,173
+24%since 2000
from $17,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−4%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,427)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,483)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score4.7%(71)
Diversity Score
5
+147%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterford, Pennsylvania?

Waterford, Pennsylvania has about 1,517 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Waterford, Pennsylvania earns about $43,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Waterford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Waterford, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waterford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterford, Pennsylvania?

About 9.7% of people in Waterford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterford, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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