Population 2,750 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.35 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Waterford are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.24, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Waterford skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Waterford: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Waterford
Renters in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Waterford is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About one in six owners (16.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Waterford: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Waterford is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,065 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,347 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,303 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,648 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,583 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Waterford costs $2,648 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Waterford
Bachelor's degrees in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.6% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Waterford is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Waterford: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Waterford has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Waterford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 3.09 | 43.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 2000 | $2,648 | 64.3% | 96.0% | 2.8% |
| Paeonian Springs | 3.06 | 57.5 | 5.9% | 4.3% | 11.4% | 1990 | $2,714 | 76.3% | 97.8% | 1.4% |
| Hamilton | 3.04 | 42.4 | 5.4% | 16.8% | 3.9% | 1991 | $1,849 | 63.5% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| Taylorstown | 3.29 | 37.0 | 14.2% | 20.1% | 15.0% | 1984 | $2,370 | 54.2% | 78.6% | 1.9% |
| Hillsboro | 3.07 | 43.1 | 3.3% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 1999 | $2,471 | 62.3% | 97.5% | 4.7% |
| Lovettsville | 3.03 | 43.6 | 6.4% | 4.6% | 7.1% | 1997 | $2,094 | 54.6% | 93.6% | 5.0% |
| Purcellville | 3.14 | 39.4 | 5.7% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 1999 | $2,429 | 62.2% | 96.4% | 4.0% |
| Leesburg | 3.12 | 38.6 | 9.0% | 23.8% | 5.3% | 1995 | $2,414 | 59.7% | 92.1% | 2.8% |
| Dulles | 3.25 | 44.1 | 6.3% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 1985 | $1,367 | 66.5% | 94.4% | 5.0% |
| Point Of Rocks | 2.90 | 44.5 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 1995 | $1,998 | 44.4% | 95.0% | 3.8% |
| Martinsburg | 3.16 | 42.6 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 3.8% | 1998 | $3,013 | 61.7% | 91.8% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Waterford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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