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Waterloo, ON
Full City Profile · Ontario
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
121,436
Population
4,910/sq mi density
$94,000
Median Income
$57,150 per capita
$750,000
Home Value
$1,400
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
121,436
Census 2021
Population Density
4,910
per square mile
Land Area
24.7
square miles (64.1 km²)
Median Age
36.0 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 24.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65%
Black
3.1%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
24.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 64.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 34.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
64.7%
Spanish
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 121,436 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 4,910 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 24.1% |
Language
| English Only | 64.7% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |