Village · Wisconsin
Waterford, Wisconsin
Waterford, village, in Racine County, Wisconsin. Waterford had 6,025 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,542 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,692 (±35). GEOID 5583825.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,025
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,542 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,692 ±35
Median household income
$82,404
±$13,499 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$329,800
±$24,417 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,374
±$118 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Waterford and what county is it in?
Waterford is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 2,172 residents per square mile in 2020.
Waterford is in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waterford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,025 people lived in Waterford on July 1, 2025, up 8.5% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 5,542 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,692 (±35).
| Measure | Waterford | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,692 ±35 | 197,532 | +240 |
| Households | 2,463 ±288 | 80,406 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.27 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,609 ±273 | 85,658 | no clear change |
Waterford's population since 2000
From 4,048 in 2000 to 6,025 in 2025: up 48.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Waterford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waterford?
The median resident of Waterford is 46.3 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%.
| Measure | Waterford | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±5.1 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.9% ±3.6 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2% ±5.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±3.8 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% ±2.7 pts | 15.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2% ±4.4 pts | 68.6% | −8.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±3.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±2.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±3.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±2.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.2% ±6.3 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4% ±3.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±4.2 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.7% ±3.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waterford earn?
Half of Waterford's 2,463 households earn less than $82,404 a year (±$13,499), against $78,096 in Racine County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $108,214 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $25,810 after inflation. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waterford | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,404 ±$13,499 | $78,096 | −$25,810 |
| Mean household income | $101,804 ±$11,569 | $99,261 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,404 ±$3,494 | $41,162 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1% ±6.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±3.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±2.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waterford?
Owners occupy 78.4% of Waterford's occupied homes and renters 21.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $329,800 by its owner (±$24,417). The median renter pays $1,374 a month including utilities, and 31.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waterford | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $329,800 ±$24,417 | $251,400 | +$69,508 |
| Median gross rent | $1,374 ±$118 | $1,080 | +$162 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.1% ±13.7 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,819 ±$176 | $1,691 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.4% ±6.1 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.6% ±6.1 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,609 ±273 | 85,658 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.0% ±8.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.0% ±6.8 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±3.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.1% ±5.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Waterford building?
Builders took permits for 80 new housing units in Waterford in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 13.3 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Waterford work and get to work?
80.5% of Waterford's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes.
| Measure | Waterford | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.0% ±6.2 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5% ±7.3 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6% ±7.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±2.5 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Waterford?
1 census tract lies mostly in Waterford, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 27.01Racine County | 3,414 | $81,500 |
| Tract 27.02Racine County | 7,036 | $96,364 |
| Tract 28Racine County | 5,946 | $118,147 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Waterford) · Census block assignment files
How does Waterford compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waterford is the 4,402nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 143rd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Waterford ranks 519th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 143rd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 44th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 914 |
| Median household income | 519th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 382nd | 911 |
| Median home value | 275th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 97th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 603rd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 413th | 914 |
| Median age | 391st | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 582nd | 914 |
| Work from home | 352nd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 319th | 914 |
Waterford's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Waterford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Waterford?
16 of the 57 figures for Waterford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waterford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Waterford.