Waterville Population

1880–2026

6,038

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

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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 Waterville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,038+10.02%
20256,037+100.17%
20246,027+160.27%
20236,011-80.13%
20226,019-190.31%
20216,038+350.58%
20206,003+641.08%
20195,939+721.23%
20185,867+641.10%
20175,803+540.94%

Showing 10 of 30 years.

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

Waterville is growing faster than Lucas County, and slower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Waterville+0.2%
  • Lucas County−1.7%

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.

Waterville Demographics

41.3median age

Median age

Female42.8 yrs
Male38.2 yrs

Adults

4,467
1,175 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults3,292 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 3,106Male 48.4% · 2,911

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 60 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

Waterville Income

$104,114median household income

Median household income

$104,114

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$71,635

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

4.3%

About 1 in 23 residents

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

Waterville Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%57%54%
Never married28%32%24%
Divorced8%5%11%
Widowed7%5%9%
Separated1%1%1%

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