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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,250

Median Agei

47.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.9%974

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%166

Two or More

6%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.9%24

Asian

0.6%7

Black

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%76

High School Diploma

28.7%277

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%89

Some College (1+ yr)

6.2%60

Associate's Degree

20.1%194

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%95

HS or Higher

82.1%

BA or Higher

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$262,000

Median Renti

$1,200

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.9%406

Renter-Occupied

12.1%56

Total Units

536

Homeownership

87.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

1%4

$150K–$200K

6.7%27

$200K–$300K

66.5%270

$300K–$500K

15.3%62

$500K–$1M

10.6%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%15

2000–2009

4.3%23

1990–1999

8.6%46

1980–1989

3.2%17

1970–1979

9.9%53

1960–1969

3.5%19

1950–1959

0.7%4

1940–1949

20%107

1939 or earlier

47%252

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.1%430

Wood

5.2%24

Utility Gas

1.7%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,589

Mean Household Incomei

$91,782

Per Capita Incomei

$37,357

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

729

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%17

$15K–$20K

0.6%3

$20K–$25K

2.2%10

$25K–$30K

3.9%18

$35K–$40K

5.2%24

$40K–$45K

3.9%18

$45K–$50K

6.1%28

$50K–$60K

8.4%39

$60K–$75K

10.2%47

$75K–$100K

33.3%154

$100K–$125K

2.6%12

$125K–$150K

3.7%17

$150K–$200K

11.9%55

$200K+

4.3%20

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

977.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

670

Avg. Commutei

32.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

708

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured