Waterloo is a city located in Jefferson County Wisconsin. Waterloo has a 2024 population of 3,650. Waterloo is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,492 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterloo is $83,157 with a poverty rate of 16.05%. The median age in Waterloo is 38.3 years: 35.7 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterloo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,873 | 81.11% |
| Two or more races | 479 | 13.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 62 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,560 | 2.25 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Non Family | 606 | 1.21 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 578 | 2.92 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 216 | 2.91 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 160 | 2.89 | 46.3 | 53.8 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 1.53% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 3.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 485 | 19.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,034 | 41.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 201 | 8.1% |
| Some College | 535 | 21.57% |
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 | 2,093 | 2,049 | 524 |
| Hispanic | 360 | 165 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 303 | 123 | 0 |
| Islander | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,219 | $71,250 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,641 | $0 | $120,977 |
| High School Graduate | $46,494 | $51,901 | $42,839 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,595 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,964 | $57,353 | $43,549 |
| Some College | $46,538 | $112,879 | $29,675 |
$50,964
Average Earnings
$57,353
Average Male
$43,549
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.28% of Waterloo residents speak only English, while 12.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,778 | 567 | 20.41% |
16.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.15%
Male Poverty Rate
19.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterloo is White, with 20.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterloo is White, with 20.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.63% |
| Some College | 10.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.6% |
| Male Employed | 1.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,696 | $84,710 |
| Households | $78,103 | $83,157 |
| Married Families | $105,299 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,125 | $67,037 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 75+ | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 7.47% |
| Islander | 15 | 19.48% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
72.9%
Born in Waterloo
94.92%
Native Born
5.08%
Foreign Born
3.98%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
94.92% of Waterloo residents were born in the United States, with 72.9% having been born in Wisconsin. 3.98% 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 | 3,848 | 39 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 3,809 | 40 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 3,769 | 40 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 3,729 | 39 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 3,690 | 40 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 3,650 | 39 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 3,611 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 3,625 | 136 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 3,489 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 3,492 | 155 | 4.64% |
| 2019 | 3,337 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 3,356 | 14 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 3,342 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 3,341 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 3,349 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 3,353 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 3,361 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,359 | 16 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 3,343 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 3,339 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,259 | 547 | 20.17% |
| 1990 | 2,712 | -1,136 | -29.52% |