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Waterloo, IL


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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.

The People and Families of Waterloo

In Waterloo, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterloo had a median family income of $57,894.

Political Inclinations

Waterloo residents donated more money ($4,725) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Waterloo Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Waterloo are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Waterloo, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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