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Waterloo

South Carolina · 159 residents (2025 est.) · 1.783 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
+4%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+50%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:159 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
941552162763371990201020202024Waterloo
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,849
+19%since 2000
from $14,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+5%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services26.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration26.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−73.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(86)
Black55.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(16)
Black86.8%(184)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(5)
Other3.3%(7)
Diversity Score29.9%(63)
Diversity Score
30
−53%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+178%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Female
41.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−59.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, South Carolina?

Waterloo, South Carolina has about 212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Waterloo, South Carolina?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waterloo, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterloo, South Carolina?

About 37.3% of people in Waterloo, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterloo, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterloo, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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