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Waterloo, IA

Black Hawk CountyElev. 269 m
Population
66,947
Median home
$150,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Waterloo

Waterloo is home to roughly 66,947 residents. Waterloo sits in Black Hawk County. The median age is 36.6 and the median household income is $56,344. Homes carry a median value of $150,200, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.1%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
66,947
Median age
36.6
Median household income
$56,344
Per-capita income
$33,372
Poverty rate
16.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg. commute
16.2 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black16.9%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.1%
Production, transportation & material moving25.2%
Sales & office19.2%
Service16.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$150,200
Median gross rent
$896/mo
Owner-occupied
61.1%
Median year built
1961
Households
28,947
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Waterloo has 16 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading49%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Expo Alternative Learning CenterHighGrades 6–12
West High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Central Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
George Washington Carver AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Hoover Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cunningham SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Fred Becker Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Highland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Irving Elementary SchoolElementary
Kingsley Elementary SchoolElementary
Kittrell Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lou Henry Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime49% above national
Waterloo577
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime9% above national
Waterloo2,127
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Waterloo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Waterloo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Black Hawk County
DroughtRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Waterloo is in Black Hawk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Waterloo sits in Black Hawk County. Elevation ~269 m.

Map of Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
Where Waterloo is
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Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Roosevelt Elementary SchoolYMCA BuildingWaterloo Public Library (West Branch)Dunsmore HouseSnowden HouseRussell, Rensselaer, HouseHotel Russell--LamsonFire Station No. 2
Notable people from Waterloo
Lou Henry HooverMichele BachmannJulie AdamsAdam DeVineEdwin Thompson JaynesDan GableNikole Hannah-JonesCal PetersenDavid Dean ShulmanJason Lewis
People searches in Waterloo
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Nearby cities
Cedar Falls (6 mi)Waverly (17 mi)Marshalltown (42 mi)Cedar Rapids (50 mi)Marion (50 mi)Grinnell (56 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Waterloo, IA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Waterloo, Iowa.

Angela Moriah Brown, 46
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Angie Brown, Angela Moriah Hollaway
Jason Lyle Williams, 50
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Robert Iclander, Jason L Williams
Lannel Pelts, 49
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50701
AKA X Lannel, Lannel Pelt
Lance Christopher Taylor, 30
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Taylor Lance C, Lance Christopher Craig Taylor
Thomas Edward Anderson Jr, 71
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Tom Edward Anderson, Tom Edward Jr Anderson
Rickey Lee Johnson, 63
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Richard Lee Johnson, Rick Lee Johnson
William Terry Wright, 39
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50701
AKA William Terry Bruce, Mickey Terry Bruce Mick Wright
William Riley, 74
Waterloo · 50703
AKA Willie Riley, Willie Smith
David Rodriguez, 38
Waterloo · Durham County · 50703
Michael Allen Adams, 18
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA X Jocer
Michael Allen Gray, 35
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50701
AKA Michael Anderson, Mike Gray
Michael Edward Stoeckmann, 54
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50707
AKA Michael E Johnson, Michael Edward Staeckmann
Robert Arlin White Ii, 43
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Robert Arlin Ii White, Robert Arlin Iii White
Antonio Earl Satcher, 50
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Earl Satcher Antonio, John Haller
John Charles Baker Jr, 61
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA John Charles Baker, Jack Baker
James Thomas Hill-Robison Jr, 34
Waterloo · Black Hawk County · 50703
AKA Jorje Estrada-Garcia, Jorje Estradagarcia

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Waterloo — frequently asked

What is the population of Waterloo, Iowa?
Waterloo has a population of about 66,947, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Waterloo?
The median home value in Waterloo is $150,200, and the median gross rent is $896/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Waterloo safe? What is the crime rate?
Waterloo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 577 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Waterloo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Black Hawk County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Waterloo?
Waterloo has 16 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Waterloo?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Waterloo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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