Waterloo, NE

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Waterloo

Neighborhood

Douglas, NE

Venice / Lake Platte View

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Waterloo

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Households with Children

29.4%

School Enrollment K-12

103

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.6%
High School / GED: 42.5%
Some College or Associate's: 33.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.7%
Single Parents: 6.7%
Couples & Adults: 30.3%
Living Alone: 40.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 3.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 94.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 5.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.2%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.7%
Elementary (1-4): 2.2%
Middle School (5-8): 8.3%
High School (9-12): 8.5%
College / Graduate: 3.7%
Not Enrolled: 76.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources