Waterloo is a village located in Seneca County, New York. Waterloo has a 2026 population of 4,657. It is also the county seat of Seneca County. Waterloo is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,851 in 2020.
The median household income in Waterloo is $51,642 with a poverty rate of 11.68%. The median age in Waterloo is 50.8 years: 47.5 years for males, and 53.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.8 years
Female: 53.5 years
Male: 47.5 years
There are 3,829 adults, (1,352 of whom are seniors) in Waterloo.
Female: 2,290 (49.7%)
Male: 2,315 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Waterloo includes 86.04% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,962 | 86.04% |
| Two or more races | 448 | 9.73% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 2.69% |
| Other race | 61 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.22% |
Waterloo 's average per capita income is $49,441. Household income levels show a median of $51,642. The poverty rate stands at 11.68%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,528 | - |
| Families | $78,688 | $87,778 |
| Households | $51,642 | $68,192 |
| Non Families | $42,964 | $50,243 |
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