Waterloo, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
67,912
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
17.4%
Median Home
$117,400
Median Income
$47,327
Median Rent
$765
Waterloo SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Waterloo, IA Crime Report
1,988
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,935.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
18.52%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waterloo / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,988 | 2,935.5 | 2,000.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 306 | 451.8 | 266.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 38 | 56.1 | 27.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 255 | 376.5 | 200.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,682 | 2,483.6 | 1,733.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 515 | 760.5 | 371.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,038 | 1,532.7 | 1,199.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 129 | 190.5 | 163.0 | 219.9 |
Waterloo, IA Cost Of Living
82
Waterloo's Overall Cost Of Living
Waterloo's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waterloo | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 98 | 100 | |
Waterloo, IA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Waterloo in Iowa
Map Of Waterloo, IA
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Population over time in Waterloo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 67,912 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 68,134 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 68,146 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 68,357 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 68,432 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 68,392 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 68,327 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 68,248 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 68,106 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 67,893 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waterloo
| Race | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.8% | 85.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 16.6% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 6.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Waterloo
| Gender | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waterloo for adults over 25
| Education | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Waterloo, Iowa
| Income | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
