Waterloo Population

1870–2026

3,630

2026 projection

4.1% since 2020 (increase)

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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.
20263,630+300.83%
20253,600-100.28%
20243,610+10.03%
20233,609-50.14%
20223,614-340.93%
20213,648+1614.62%
20203,487+1504.50%
20193,337-190.57%
20183,356+140.42%
20173,342+10.03%

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Waterloo Demographics

37.8median age

Median age

Female41.6 yrs
Male34 yrs

Adults

2,833
598 seniors · 21%2,235 other adults

Sex

Female 49% · 1,763Male 51% · 1,837

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 36 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

$87,776median household income

Median household income

$87,776

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$52,667

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.7%

About 1 in 7 residents

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

Waterloo Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%39%50%
Never married38%49%27%
Divorced11%10%13%
Widowed6%2%11%
Separated0%0%0%

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