Waterloo is a town located in DeKalb County Indiana. Waterloo has a 2024 population of 2,172. Waterloo is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterloo is $68,254 with a poverty rate of 16.42%. The median age in Waterloo is 33.5 years: 35.4 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterloo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,988 | 91.19% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 6.79% |
| Other race | 37 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 861 | 2.53 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 372 | 3.24 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.49 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Female | 121 | 2.68 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Male | 50 | 3.46 | 50 | 50 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 10.28% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 13.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 8.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 4.38% |
| High School Graduate | 476 | 35.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.16% |
| Some College | 307 | 23.2% |
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 | 1,194 | 1,012 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 93 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 59 | 28 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 47.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,039 | $52,941 | $32,543 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,813 | $41,875 | $14,539 |
| Overall | $36,959 | $51,298 | $30,764 |
| Some College | $38,472 | $50,673 | $24,904 |
$36,959
Average Earnings
$51,298
Average Male
$30,764
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96% of Waterloo residents speak only English, while 4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,988 | 322 | 16.2% |
| Other | 37 | 17 | 45.95% |
| Multiple | 148 | 17 | 11.49% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 10 | 13.51% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
16.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
15.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterloo is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterloo is Multiple, with 11.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.74% |
| Some College | 10.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.61% |
| High School | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 10.38% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,766 | $72,415 |
| Households | $61,375 | $68,254 |
| Married Families | $74,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,167 | $60,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
146
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 6.2% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 44.63% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 12.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
77.16%
Born in Waterloo
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
98.67% of Waterloo residents were born in the United States, with 77.16% having been born in Indiana. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,247 | 15 | 0.67% |
| 2028 | 2,232 | 15 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 2,217 | 15 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 2,202 | 15 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 2,187 | 15 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 2,172 | 15 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 2,157 | 20 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 2,137 | 20 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 2,117 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 2,112 | -153 | -6.75% |
| 2019 | 2,265 | 16 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 2,249 | 14 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 2,235 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 2,233 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 2,227 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 2,225 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,224 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,222 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 2,229 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 2,224 | 0 | 0% |