Waterloo Population

1860–2026

4,634

2026 projection

4.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual 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.
20264,634-400.86%
20254,674-280.60%
20244,70200.00%
20234,702-330.70%
20224,735-591.23%
20214,794-651.34%
20204,859-330.67%
20194,892-140.29%
20184,906-130.26%
20174,919-601.21%

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Waterloo Demographics

50.8median age

Median age

Female53.5 yrs
Male47.5 yrs

Adults

3,829
1,352 seniors · 35%2,477 other adults

Sex

Female 49.7% · 2,290Male 50.3% · 2,315

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 46 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

$51,642median household income

Median household income

$51,642

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,441

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.7%

About 1 in 9 residents

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

Waterloo Marital Status

36% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married36%38%34%
Never married35%44%27%
Divorced18%15%21%
Widowed9%3%15%
Separated2%<1%4%

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