Waterloo, NY Demographics

A map of Waterloo's Population by Race

Waterloo, New York has an estimated population of 4,605, a decrease from the 4,810 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waterloo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waterloo has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waterloo, that probability was 22.0% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waterloo is ranked the 383rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Waterloo was ranked the 370th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waterloo's White Population

3,890 residents of Waterloo, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waterloo is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Waterloo ranks 556th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterloo's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Waterloo's population has decreased from 88.1% to 84.5%.

Waterloo is more White than neighboring Geneva (69.7% White), Romulus (72.1% White), and Union Springs (77.1% White). Waterloo is less White than neighboring Seneca Falls (87.9% White), and Cayuga (88.3% White).

Waterloo's Black Population

124 residents of Waterloo, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waterloo is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Waterloo ranks 541st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterloo's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. Black residents' share of Waterloo's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.7%.

Waterloo is more Black than neighboring Seneca Falls (1.6% Black), Cayuga (0.7% Black), and Romulus (1.5% Black). Waterloo is less Black than neighboring Geneva (8.7% Black), and Union Springs (4.9% Black).

Waterloo's Asian Population

10 residents of Waterloo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waterloo is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Waterloo ranks 877th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterloo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Asian residents' share of Waterloo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Waterloo is more Asian than neighboring Cayuga (0% Asian), and Romulus (0% Asian). Waterloo is less Asian than neighboring Seneca Falls (1.6% Asian), Geneva (2.5% Asian), and Union Springs (4.6% Asian).

Waterloo's Hispanic Population

295 residents of Waterloo, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waterloo is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Waterloo ranks 711th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterloo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Waterloo's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.4%.

Waterloo is more Hispanic than neighboring Seneca Falls (2.9% Hispanic). Waterloo is less Hispanic than neighboring Geneva (15.4% Hispanic), Cayuga (7.5% Hispanic), Romulus (24.5% Hispanic), and Union Springs (8.3% Hispanic).

Waterloo's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Waterloo, 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 Waterloo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waterloo ranks 901st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterloo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waterloo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waterloo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seneca Falls (0.1% Native American/Other), Geneva (0.2% Native American/Other), Romulus (0% Native American/Other), and Union Springs (0% Native American/Other).

Waterloo's Multiracial Population

263 residents of Waterloo, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waterloo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waterloo ranks 276th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waterloo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Waterloo's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.7%.

Waterloo is more Multiracial than neighboring Geneva (3.5% Multiracial), Cayuga (3% Multiracial), Romulus (1.9% Multiracial), and Union Springs (5.1% Multiracial). Waterloo is less Multiracial than neighboring Seneca Falls (5.9% 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.