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Waterloo, Illinois

Introduction to Waterloo, Illinois

Waterloo, Illinois, in Monroe county, is 21 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,614 people lived in Waterloo.

Waterloo History

Waterloo was first settled in by French explorers in the 1600s. American settlement in the area began with the arrival of James Garretson, Larken Rutherford and James Moore, who came from Virginia and Maryland. This was the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. The plot of land, on which the community of Waterloo was established was purchased by Illinois State Senator George Forquer in 1818. German settlers began to arrive in the 1830s, which marked a considerable rise in the population of the area. Waterloo was officially incorporated in 1888.

Waterloo and nearby Attractions

  • Eugene Field House and Toy Museum
  • Peabody River State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Fort de Chartres
  • Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
  • Missouri Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Waterloo

Lcal golfers can enjoy a round at Acorns Golf Links or at the Ridge Golf and Country Club. The St. Louis Zoo and World Aquarium is a popular local recreational spot. Local museums include the Eugene Field House and Toy Museum, the Carondelet Historic Center, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame and the Museum of Westward Expansion. The community hosts the Monroe County Fair every July.

Waterloo Transportation

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is nearby.

Waterloo Higher Education

Universities near Waterloo include Webster University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University.

High Points

Waterloo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Waterloo Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Waterloo, IL

Comparing Waterloo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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