Waterville is a town located in Douglas County Washington. Waterville has a 2024 population of 1,127. It is also the county seat of Douglas County. Waterville is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,129 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterville is $88,393 with a poverty rate of 6.8%. The median age in Waterville is 48 years: 43.7 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 997 | 73.69% |
| Other race | 179 | 13.23% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 10.27% |
| Native American | 29 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 483 | 2.77 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 287 | 3.34 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 138 | 1.26 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 40 | 3.25 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 18 | 4.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 12.48% |
| Associates Degree | 167 | 16.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 8.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 388 | 37.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 8.19% |
| Some College | 144 | 14.04% |
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 | 819 | 732 | 100 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 60 | 8 |
| Other Race | 106 | 39 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 24 | 8 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,972 | $0 | $73,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,512 | $0 | $108,512 |
| High School Graduate | $29,911 | $29,732 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,364 | $47,831 | $40,341 |
| Overall | $45,373 | $47,591 | $45,285 |
| Some College | $47,061 | $63,750 | $45,899 |
$45,373
Average Earnings
$47,591
Average Male
$45,285
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.52% of Waterville residents speak only English, while 21.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 969 | 65 | 6.71% |
| Other | 179 | 22 | 12.29% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 22 | 8.27% |
| Multiple | 139 | 5 | 3.6% |
6.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.33%
Male Poverty Rate
4.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterville is Other, with 12.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterville is Multiple, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.98% |
| Some College | 14.79% |
| High School | 2.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,267 | $103,300 |
| Households | $75,854 | $88,393 |
| Married Families | $92,604 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,750 | $48,177 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
60.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 6.03% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
66.52%
Born in Waterville
88.99%
Native Born
11.01%
Foreign Born
9.61%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
88.99% of Waterville residents were born in the United States, with 66.52% having been born in Washington. 9.61% 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 | 1,126 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,126 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,126 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 1,127 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,127 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,127 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 1,128 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 1,126 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 1,133 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 1,129 | -82 | -6.77% |
| 2019 | 1,211 | 10 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 1,201 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 1,198 | 13 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 1,185 | 12 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 1,173 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,161 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 1,152 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,150 | 12 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 1,138 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,139 | 0 | 0% |