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.

Waterford, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,301

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.8%1,181

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%85

Two or More

2.7%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%72

High School Diploma

35.2%337

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%53

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%103

Associate's Degree

9.3%89

Bachelor's Degree

14%134

Master's Degree

4.7%45

Professional Degree

0.7%7

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,600

Median Renti

$1,003

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.7%292

Renter-Occupied

51.3%308

Total Units

667

Homeownership

48.7%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%20

$50K–$100K

6.8%20

$100K–$150K

20.9%61

$150K–$200K

25.3%74

$200K–$300K

26.4%77

$300K–$500K

13.7%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

16.6%111

2000–2009

5.8%39

1990–1999

3.1%21

1980–1989

3.6%24

1970–1979

13.9%93

1960–1969

6.3%42

1950–1959

6.9%46

1940–1949

9.6%64

1939 or earlier

34%227

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.2%481

Electricity

15.8%95

Fuel Oil

1.7%10

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%7

Wood

1.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,250

Mean Household Incomei

$71,726

Per Capita Incomei

$34,416

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

12.2%

Labor Forcei

682

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$415/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC22 homes98% occupied$415/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

50%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

50%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

0% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

92(8.8% of civilian adults)