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Waterloo, SC
Town in Laurens County, South Carolina.
Population
212
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
119
ZIP codes
0
Waterloo and its ZIP codes
Waterloo at a glance
- Waterloo is 33% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Waterloo, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laurens County. PPP loans are for Waterloo.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,688
20,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$483M
FY 2026, $7,151 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waterloo, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterloo, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Waterloo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MountvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Cross HillTown | 5.4 mi | 3.2 |
| CoronacaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.7 |
| CokesburyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Ware ShoalsTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| GreenwoodCity | 12 mi | 16.7 |
| Watts MillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| LaurensCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| HodgesTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Ninety SixTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| JoannaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| ClintonCity | 15 mi | 10.5 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| DonaldsTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Gray CourtTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Promised LandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterloo, SC in?
- Waterloo is in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Waterloo, SC?
- About 212 people live in Waterloo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterloo?
- Nearby places include Mountville (4.4 mi), Cross Hill (5.4 mi), Coronaca (7 mi), Cokesbury (9.9 mi), Ware Shoals (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023