Waterville is a city located in Le Sueur County Minnesota. Waterville has a 2024 population of 1,754. Waterville is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterville is $74,580 with a poverty rate of 10.23%. The median age in Waterville is 48.3 years: 48.4 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,513 | 90.06% |
| Other race | 75 | 4.46% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.55% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 842 | 1.95 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 356 | 2.38 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 343 | 1.2 | 65 | 35 |
| Female | 115 | 2.63 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 28 | 2.86 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
2.38
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 15.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 10.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 6.15% |
| High School Graduate | 426 | 33.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 332 | 25.86% |
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 | 1,160 | 1,069 | 187 |
| Other Race | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Native American | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,625 | $65,104 | $55,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,875 | $0 | $75,417 |
| High School Graduate | $36,991 | $51,375 | $33,269 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,735 | $46,179 | $37,361 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $44,000 | $39,348 |
$40,735
Average Earnings
$46,179
Average Male
$37,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.19% of Waterville residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,485 | 141 | 9.49% |
| Native | 26 | 15 | 57.69% |
| Multiple | 36 | 13 | 36.11% |
10.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.86%
Male Poverty Rate
13.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterville is Native, with 57.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterville is White, with 9.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.84% |
| Some College | 7.92% |
| High School | 3.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,881 | $84,472 |
| Households | $66,136 | $74,580 |
| Married Families | $92,260 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,375 | $57,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
97
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 7.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
80.36%
Born in Waterville
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
99.29% of Waterville residents were born in the United States, with 80.36% having been born in Minnesota. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,764 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 1,762 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 1,760 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,758 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 1,756 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 1,754 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 1,752 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,752 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 1,746 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,746 | -143 | -7.57% |
| 2019 | 1,889 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 1,883 | 10 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,873 | 25 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 1,848 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,855 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,866 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 1,859 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,864 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 1,875 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,872 | 0 | 0% |