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Waterford, WI
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Population
5,692
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,231
ZIP codes
0
Waterford and its ZIP codes
Waterford at a glance
- Waterford is about 20 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 144th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $82,404, 6% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,800 (24% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,374 a month.
Local data for Waterford, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterford, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,404
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$329,800
Median rent
$1,374/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,244), Irish Americans (813), Polish Americans (776).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Racine County. PPP loans are for Waterford.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,928
75,873 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $6,530 per person
How people get to work
Waterford, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterford, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
842
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
306
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterford, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Waterford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TichiganCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 11.2 |
| RochesterVillage | 2.6 mi | 17.4 |
| Wind LakeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.9 |
| Browns LakeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| BurlingtonCity | 6.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Potter LakeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MukwonagoVillage | 8.2 mi | 8 |
| VernonVillage | 8.8 mi | 30 |
| MuskegoCity | 9.5 mi | 31.6 |
| Big BendVillage | 9.5 mi | 3.3 |
| East TroyVillage | 9.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Union GroveVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Bohners LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| RaymondVillage | 10 mi | 35.7 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 11 mi | 33.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterford, WI in?
- Waterford is in Racine County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Waterford, WI?
- About 5,692 people live in Waterford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterford?
- Nearby places include Tichigan (2.4 mi), Rochester (2.6 mi), Wind Lake (5 mi), Browns Lake (5.1 mi), Eagle Lake (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023