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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterford

Wisconsin · 4,048 residents · 2.44 sq mi
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Waterford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,804. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $130,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,048
+67%since 1990
from 2,431 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,659 / sq mi
+67%since 1990
from 996 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+8%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Waterford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,804
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,368 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,741
+64%since 1990
from $13,870 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $428 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,394)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score6.4%(155)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,915)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(76)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score5.8%(235)
Diversity Score
6
−9%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterford, Wisconsin?

Waterford, Wisconsin has about 4,048 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterford, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waterford, Wisconsin earns about $55,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterford, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waterford, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Waterford, Wisconsin?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waterford, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterford, Wisconsin?

About 3.0% of people in Waterford, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterford, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterford, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,617 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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