Waterford is a city located in Stanislaus County California. Waterford has a 2024 population of 9,385. Waterford is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,135 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterford is $93,317 with a poverty rate of 13.79%. The median age in Waterford is 28.9 years: 27.8 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,374 | 58.56% |
| Two or more races | 2,678 | 29.18% |
| Other race | 555 | 6.05% |
| Asian | 355 | 3.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.37% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,399 | 3.83 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 1,289 | 4.49 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 397 | 4.36 | 37 | 63 |
| Non Family | 380 | 1.07 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Male | 333 | 3.76 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
4.22
Average Family Size
3.83
Average Household Size
53.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 482 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 5.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 296 | 5.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 2,139 | 40.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,110 | 20.77% |
| Some College | 886 | 16.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,620 | 2,231 | 311 |
| Hispanic | 2,291 | 1,182 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 1,246 | 637 | 32 |
| Other Race | 325 | 208 | 0 |
| Asian | 258 | 258 | 73 |
| Islander | 82 | 61 | 0 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,197 | $100,536 | $93,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $143,494 | $0 | $143,494 |
| High School Graduate | $30,135 | $30,686 | $27,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,796 | $57,375 | $18,711 |
| Overall | $37,454 | $44,837 | $28,936 |
| Some College | $56,741 | $58,309 | $39,297 |
$37,454
Average Earnings
$44,837
Average Male
$28,936
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.62% of Waterford residents speak only English, while 43.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,950 | 515 | 10.4% |
| White | 3,529 | 461 | 13.06% |
| Multiple | 2,650 | 366 | 13.81% |
| Asian | 355 | 243 | 68.45% |
| Other | 555 | 68 | 12.25% |
| Black | 83 | 52 | 62.65% |
13.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.31%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterford is Asian, with 68.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterford is Hispanic, with 10.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.69% |
| High School | 14.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.48% |
| Some College | 8.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.05% |
| Female Employed | 7.7% |
| Male Employed | 6.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,961 | $100,648 |
| Households | $73,092 | $93,317 |
| Married Families | $106,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,500 | $38,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
238
Number of Veterans
238
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 4.95% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 2.09% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 1.55% |
| Other Race | 22 | 5.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.18%
Born in Waterford
78.08%
Native Born
21.92%
Foreign Born
14.49%
Non Citizen
7.43%
Naturalized
78.08% of Waterford residents were born in the United States, with 71.18% having been born in California. 14.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,698 | 62 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 9,636 | 63 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 9,573 | 63 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 9,510 | 62 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 9,448 | 63 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 9,385 | 62 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 9,323 | 163 | 1.78% |
| 2022 | 9,160 | 38 | 0.42% |
| 2021 | 9,122 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 9,135 | 209 | 2.34% |
| 2019 | 8,926 | 32 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 8,894 | 33 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 8,861 | 66 | 0.75% |
| 2016 | 8,795 | 79 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 8,716 | 67 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 8,649 | 64 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 8,585 | 37 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 8,548 | 39 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 8,509 | 36 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 8,473 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,924 | 2,153 | 45.13% |
| 1990 | 4,771 | 2,088 | 77.82% |
| 1980 | 2,683 | 440 | 19.62% |
| 1970 | 2,243 | 463 | 26.01% |
| 1960 | 1,780 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 1950 | 1,777 | 1,714 | 2720.63% |
| 1880 | 63 | -9,635 | -99.35% |