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Waterville

Washington · 1,138 residents · 0.865 sq mi
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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,078. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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

1,138
−2%since 2000
from 1,163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,316 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.3
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
9081K1K2K2K1990201020202024Waterville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,078
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,531
+14%since 2000
from $18,880 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$119,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$675
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
47.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
28.1% rent
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
30.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
42.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.0
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(996)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(111)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other4.5%(51)
Diversity Score32.3%(368)
32
+44%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
69.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
19.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Waterville, Washington?

Waterville, Washington has about 1,138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Washington?

The typical household in Waterville, Washington earns about $40,078 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 $119,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Washington?

About 12.9% 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 13.0% 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 143 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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