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Waterloo, NE
Village in Douglas County, Nebraska.
Population
990
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,061
ZIP codes
0
Waterloo and its ZIP codes
Waterloo at a glance
- Waterloo is about 41 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,941 a year, 11% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,400 (3% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,300 a month.
Local data for Waterloo, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterloo, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,941
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$1,300/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (454), Irish Americans (191), Mexican Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Waterloo.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,939
341,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,842
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.2B
FY 2026, $17,468 per person
How people get to work
Waterloo, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterloo, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
875
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterloo, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Waterloo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| King LakeCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1 |
| ValleyCity | 4.7 mi | 5.3 |
| VeniceCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| YutanCity | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| LesharaVillage | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| Boys TownVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WashingtonVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BenningtonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| OmahaCity | 9.9 mi | 142.9 |
| ChalcoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| WannCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MeadVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| GretnaCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MeliaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| La VistaCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterloo, NE in?
- Waterloo is in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Waterloo, NE?
- About 990 people live in Waterloo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterloo?
- Nearby places include King Lake (2.1 mi), Valley (4.7 mi), Venice (4.8 mi), Yutan (6.5 mi), Leshara (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023