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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waterville

Washington · 995 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Waterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $46,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

995
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,150 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Waterville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,458 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,538
−44%vs 2000
vs $18,880 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,200
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$292
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
79.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.2% in 2000
20.1% rent
2.1
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(898)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(93)
Diversity Score37.9%(377)
38
+69%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waterville, Washington?

Waterville, Washington has about 995 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Washington?

The typical household in Waterville, Washington earns about $22,500 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 $46,200, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Washington?

About 18.5% 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 12.0% of people in Waterville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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