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Waterloo, WI


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Waterloo, Wisconsin

Waterloo, Wisconsin, in Jefferson county, is 22 miles E of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 55 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 3,259 people lived in Waterloo.

The People and Families of Waterloo

In Waterloo, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterloo had a median family income of $56,027. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Waterloo.)

Political Inclinations

Waterloo residents donated more money ($250) 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 72% of living spaces in Waterloo are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Waterloo, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Waterloo is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Waterloo Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Waterloo Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Waterloo Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Waterloo People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Waterloo Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Waterloo Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Waterloo Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Waterloo, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Affordability of Rents23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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