Population 11,215 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waterford
Household size in Waterford
| Period | Waterford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Waterford are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.6, Waterford is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 15 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Waterford: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Waterford is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Waterford: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Waterford was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $979 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $993 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,061 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,352 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$373 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Waterford pays $1,352 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Wisconsin as a whole ($1,139). Rents are up $373 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Waterford than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Waterford: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Waterford has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.32 | 48.6 | 5.1% | 20.2% | 6.0% | 1983 | $1,352 | 29.9% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| Tichigan | 2.59 | 49.3 | 4.9% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 1995 | $1,525 | 44.4% | 98.6% | 3.9% |
| Wind Lake | 2.39 | 46.6 | 3.9% | 24.8% | 6.7% | 1975 | $1,187 | 27.9% | 95.4% | 5.4% |
| Rochester | 2.38 | 48.3 | 6.3% | 23.6% | 11.0% | 1973 | $1,005 | 28.9% | 97.9% | 0.7% |
| North Cape | 2.66 | 47.5 | 3.4% | 10.1% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,236 | 26.3% | 96.7% | 0.7% |
| Lake Beulah | 2.22 | 38.3 | 3.7% | 52.4% | 4.0% | 2000 | $1,682 | 33.3% | 98.0% | 0.8% |
| Big Bend | 2.40 | 48.9 | 2.6% | 3.8% | 5.9% | 1977 | $1,227 | 43.3% | 96.9% | 2.0% |
| Eagle Lake Manor | 2.64 | 48.8 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1979 | $1,337 | 20.4% | 93.6% | 4.3% |
| Kansasville | 2.46 | 53.4 | 6.0% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 1972 | $1,304 | 28.2% | 91.2% | 2.5% |
| Honey Lake | 2.64 | 47.7 | 5.2% | 11.3% | 9.0% | 1985 | $1,433 | 35.9% | 98.6% | 2.0% |
| Muskego | 2.47 | 47.2 | 5.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,543 | 45.4% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
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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