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Waterloo

Wisconsin · 3,259 residents · 3.794 sq mi
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Waterloo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,221. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $112,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,259
+20%since 1990
from 2,712 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
859 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 715 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
+6%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,221
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,678 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,099
+59%since 1990
from $13,935 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $349 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,706)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,969)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(240)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score19.1%(622)
Diversity Score
19
+164%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.1 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 Waterloo, Wisconsin?

Waterloo, Wisconsin has about 3,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterloo, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waterloo, Wisconsin earns about $49,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterloo, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waterloo, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $112,800, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Waterloo, Wisconsin?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waterloo, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterloo, Wisconsin?

About 5.1% of people in Waterloo, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterloo, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterloo, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 547 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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