Waterford, WI Demographics

A map of Waterford's Population by Race

Waterford, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 5,692, a slight increase from the 5,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waterford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waterford has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waterford, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waterford is ranked the 144th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Waterford was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waterford's White Population

5,023 residents of Waterford, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waterford is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Waterford ranks 378th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Waterford's population has decreased from 91.2% to 88.2%.

Waterford is more White than neighboring Burlington (84.6% White). Waterford is less White than neighboring Tichigan (91% White), Rochester (95.4% White), Browns Lake (100% White), and Wind Lake (93.9% White).

Waterford's Black Population

73 residents of Waterford, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waterford is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Waterford ranks 464th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Black population has grown by an estimated 265.0%. Black residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Waterford is more Black than neighboring Tichigan (0.4% Black), Rochester (0.1% Black), Browns Lake (0% Black), and Wind Lake (0.1% Black). Waterford is less Black than neighboring Burlington (1.5% Black).

Waterford's Asian Population

0 residents of Waterford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waterford is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waterford ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waterford's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Waterford is less Asian than neighboring Tichigan (2% Asian), Wind Lake (0.3% Asian), and Burlington (2.2% Asian).

Waterford's Hispanic Population

218 residents of Waterford, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waterford is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Waterford ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Waterford's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.8%.

Waterford is more Hispanic than neighboring Tichigan (2.9% Hispanic), Rochester (2% Hispanic), Browns Lake (0% Hispanic), and Wind Lake (3.6% Hispanic). Waterford is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (8.2% Hispanic).

Waterford's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Waterford, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waterford is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waterford ranks 495th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waterford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waterford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rochester (0% Native American/Other), Browns Lake (0% Native American/Other), Wind Lake (0.1% Native American/Other), and Burlington (0.1% Native American/Other). Waterford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tichigan (1.4% Native American/Other).

Waterford's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Waterford, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waterford is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waterford ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 134.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Waterford's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.1%.

Waterford is more Multiracial than neighboring Tichigan (2.3% Multiracial), Rochester (2.6% Multiracial), Browns Lake (0% Multiracial), Wind Lake (2% Multiracial), and Burlington (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.