Waterloo Population

2010–2026

2,180

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Waterloo. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,180+120.55%
20252,168+40.18%
20242,164+90.42%
20232,155+190.89%
20222,136+180.85%
20212,118+20.09%
20202,116-80.38%
20192,124+10.05%
20182,123-10.05%
20172,124-130.61%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Waterloo is growing about as fast as Indiana, and slower than DeKalb County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • DeKalb County+2.9%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Waterloo+2.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Waterloo Demographics

35.3median age

Median age

Female35 yrs
Male36 yrs

Adults

1,538
173 seniors (65+) · 11% of adults1,365 other adults

Sex

Female 50.7% · 1,050Male 49.3% · 1,023

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 21 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Waterloo Income

$67,083median household income

Median household income

$67,083

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,710

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.5%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Waterloo Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%41%50%
Never married40%45%35%
Divorced13%13%13%
Widowed1%0%2%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201