Waterloo, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
67,671
Unemployment
6.7%
Poverty
17.5%
Median Home
$117,000
Median Income
$46,942
Median Rent
$776
Waterloo SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Waterloo, IA Crime Report
2,137
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,180.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
35.55%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waterloo / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,137 | 3,180.1 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 419 | 623.5 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 9 | 13.4 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 48 | 71.4 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 337 | 501.5 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,718 | 2,556.5 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 491 | 730.7 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,038 | 1,544.6 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 189 | 281.2 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Waterloo, IA Cost Of Living
84
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 | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 99 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 67,671 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 68,134 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 68,146 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 68,357 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 68,432 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 68,392 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 68,327 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 68,248 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 68,106 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 67,893 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waterloo
| Race | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 17.2% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Waterloo
| Gender | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waterloo for adults over 25
| Education | Waterloo | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 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 | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.0% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
