Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waterford, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,204

Median Agei

31.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

51%4,697

White

42.5%3,908

Asian

3%277

Two or More

2.3%208

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%54

Black

0.6%52

Other

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%195

High School Diploma

35.4%1,962

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%294

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%732

Associate's Degree

4.2%235

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%352

Master's Degree

2.5%138

Professional Degree

0.7%37

Doctorate

0.3%15

HS or Higher

71.4%

BA or Higher

9.8%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$402,200

Median Renti

$1,620

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.8%1,440

Renter-Occupied

44.2%1,141

Total Units

2,720

Homeownership

55.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%39

$50K–$100K

0.6%8

$100K–$150K

0.2%3

$150K–$200K

0.5%7

$200K–$300K

5.5%79

$300K–$500K

79.8%1,149

$500K–$1M

7.8%112

$1M+

3%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

288

$1,250–$1,500

103

$1,500–$2,000

399

$2,000+

267

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%88

2010–2019

3%81

2000–2009

18.1%493

1990–1999

20%544

1980–1989

18.6%506

1970–1979

11.8%321

1960–1969

8.2%223

1950–1959

6.1%166

1940–1949

7.5%205

1939 or earlier

3.4%93

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.8%2,060

Electricity

14.5%373

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%67

No Fuel

1.4%35

Solar

1.3%33

Fuel Oil

0.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,343

Mean Household Incomei

$96,343

Per Capita Incomei

$28,063

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

4,363

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%160

$10K–$15K

1.2%30

$15K–$20K

0.9%22

$20K–$25K

3.8%97

$25K–$30K

2.5%65

$30K–$35K

4%104

$35K–$40K

1.2%30

$40K–$45K

5%129

$45K–$50K

4.9%126

$50K–$60K

7.4%191

$60K–$75K

14%362

$75K–$100K

6.7%173

$100K–$125K

15.6%402

$125K–$150K

11.9%308

$150K–$200K

8.3%214

$200K+

6.5%168

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

143

Avg. Tenant Renti

$470/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes89% occupied$470/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,343/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

78%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

22%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,34825.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,932

India

105

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,755

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,020

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

166(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured

Waterford, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026