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Waterford

Wisconsin · 5,368 residents · 2.44 sq mi
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Waterford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,052. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $215,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,368
+33%since 2000
from 4,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,200 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Waterford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,052
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,556
+17%since 2000
from $22,741 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+53%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,915)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(76)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(235)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,104)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3%(159)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other0.4%(24)
Diversity Score10.8%(580)
Diversity Score
11
+86%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterford, Wisconsin?

Waterford, Wisconsin has about 5,368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterford, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waterford, Wisconsin earns about $60,052 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 $215,200, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Waterford, Wisconsin?

About 25.3% 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 11.0% 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 2,937 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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