Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waterville, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,017

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.1%5,122

Two or More

6.3%382

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%376

Asian

1.6%95

Black

0.6%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%140

High School Diploma

20.7%856

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%316

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%305

Associate's Degree

10.7%440

Bachelor's Degree

25%1,031

Master's Degree

17.2%711

Professional Degree

2.1%88

Doctorate

3.1%127

HS or Higher

97.3%

BA or Higher

47.4%

Graduate+

22.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$308,400

Median Renti

$1,415

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%1,764

Renter-Occupied

27%654

Total Units

2,563

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%17

$50K–$100K

0.4%7

$100K–$150K

3.3%58

$150K–$200K

14.1%248

$200K–$300K

28.2%498

$300K–$500K

48.6%857

$500K–$1M

4.5%79

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

199

$1,500–$2,000

161

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

6.7%173

2010–2019

15.9%408

2000–2009

16.7%428

1990–1999

13.8%354

1980–1989

13%333

1970–1979

11.1%284

1960–1969

6.7%171

1950–1959

5.5%141

1940–1949

3.2%81

1939 or earlier

7.4%190

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.1%1,767

Electricity

24%581

No Fuel

1.9%45

Bottled/LP Gas

1%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,114

Mean Household Incomei

$137,317

Per Capita Incomei

$56,267

Poverty Ratei

4.2%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

2,935

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%30

$10K–$15K

0.7%17

$15K–$20K

1.2%28

$20K–$25K

1.6%39

$25K–$30K

2.7%66

$30K–$35K

3.3%80

$35K–$40K

3.1%76

$40K–$45K

5.5%133

$45K–$50K

3%72

$50K–$60K

3.2%78

$60K–$75K

6.7%162

$75K–$100K

13.2%318

$100K–$125K

16%386

$125K–$150K

10.9%264

$150K–$200K

14.1%340

$200K+

13.6%329

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,770

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,804

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

296(6.7% of civilian adults)