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Waterville

Washington · 1,156 residents (2025 est.) · 0.865 sq mi
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Waterville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $262,000. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,250
+7%since 2000
from 1,163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,445 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+19%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Waterville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,589
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,357
+98%since 2000
from $18,880 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−15%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,024)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(102)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.4%(261)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(974)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(166)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other7.9%(99)
Diversity Score46.1%(576)
Diversity Score
46
+106%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Washington?

Waterville, Washington has about 1,250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Washington?

The typical household in Waterville, Washington earns about $78,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterville, Washington expensive?

In Waterville, Washington, the median home is worth about $262,000, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Washington?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waterville, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterville, Washington?

About 7.8% of people in Waterville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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