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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterloo

South Carolina · 203 residents · 1.783 sq mi
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Waterloo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,917. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

203
+78%since 1990
from 114 in 1990
1990 – 2025
114 / sq mi
+78%since 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
−3%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
941552162763371990201020202024Waterloo
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,917
−38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$14,159
+37%since 1990
from $10,302 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2019
$325
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
73.3%
−17.6 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
26.7% rent
2.1
+88%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic36%(41)
Black64%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.6%(66)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(86)
Black55.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(128)
63
+10%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.1%
+19.4 ptssince 1990
from 46.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−55%since 1990
from 34.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, South Carolina?

Waterloo, South Carolina has about 203 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, South Carolina?

The typical household in Waterloo, South Carolina earns about $27,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterloo, South Carolina expensive?

In Waterloo, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, South Carolina?

About 5.0% 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 12.3% 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 89 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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