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Waterloo

South Carolina · 166 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 $27,344. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−18%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+35%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
941552162763371990201020202024Waterloo
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,344
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,432
+30%since 2000
from $14,159 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
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
$84,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Median gross rent
$825
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(76)
Black52.4%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(103)
Diversity Score
62
−2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+93%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Female
34.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, South Carolina?

Waterloo, South Carolina has about 166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waterloo, South Carolina earns about $27,344 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 $84,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, South Carolina?

About 6.7% 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 18.3% 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 52 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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