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Waterford

Wisconsin · 5,542 residents · 2.44 sq mi
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Waterford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,542. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $211,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,542
+37%since 2000
from 4,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,271 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+24%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Waterford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,542
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,773
+62%since 2000
from $22,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,041
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(5,054)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(249)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other2.3%(129)
Diversity Score19%(1,052)
Diversity Score
19
+227%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterford, Wisconsin?

Waterford, Wisconsin has about 5,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterford, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waterford, Wisconsin earns about $78,542 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 $211,200, and the typical rent is about $1,041 a month.

How educated are people in Waterford, Wisconsin?

About 28.7% 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 3.4% 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 3,111 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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