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Waterloo

South Carolina · 149 residents · 1.783 sq mi
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Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 44.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
−27%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+42%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941552162763371990201020202024Waterloo
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,202
Unchangedsince 2000
from $14,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$656
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
15.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(50)
Black62.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score60.2%(90)
Diversity Score
60
−5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+135%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterloo, South Carolina?

Waterloo, South Carolina has about 149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Waterloo, South Carolina expensive?

In Waterloo, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, South Carolina?

About 19.4% 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 44.2% 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 35 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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