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Waterford, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 31 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The town is included in the Detroit metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 73,150 people lived in Waterford.
In Waterford, about 54% of adults are married.
Waterford is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Waterford had a median family income of $64,500. Many people in Waterford make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Waterford.)
Waterford residents donated more money ($36,405) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.
An estimated 76% of living spaces in Waterford are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.
In Waterford, 96% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Waterford.
Waterford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Waterford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Waterford colleges • Waterford travel • Waterford mortgages and property.
 | Waterford Colleges Waterford colleges and trade schools. |
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