Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo: The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
About
Waterloo is a city located in the county of Black Hawk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 68,406 and a population density of 418 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 67,292 inhabitants.
Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census the population was 67,314, making it the eighth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities.
It is located approximately 25 miles north of Iowa City and about 20 miles south of Cedar Rapids. The city's population was about 5,000 at its 1860 incorporation as a village; by 1890 it had grown to 25,000; and by 1910 it was about 38,000. With some annexation growth since then, as of 2010 its population had reached 61,213.
Waterloo is home to Northern Iowa University (NIU or UNI), which is part of the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). It also hosts many other institutions such as Black Hawk College, a community college; Morningside College (a private Methodist college); and several private universities including Concordia University and St. Ambrose University.
The 2010 U.S Census shows Waterloo's population at 61,213 residents living in 24,811 households.
Quick Facts about Waterloo
| Population : | 67,292 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Black Hawk County |
| Postal code : | 50701–50707 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 163.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 883 feet / 269 meters |
| Capital city : | Waterloo is capital of Black Hawk County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:44:43 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 411 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waterloo is located at 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W (42.4927600, -92.3429600).
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Official website of Waterloo
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waterloo decreased by 1.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 68,406 | - | census |
| 2011 | 68,554 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 68,535 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 68,700 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 68,676 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 68,619 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 68,108 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 67,758 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 67,722 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,328 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 67,292 | -0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Waterloo (109)
People born in Waterloo, including politician Michele Bachmann, First Lady of the United States Lou Henry Hoover, wrestler and coach Dan Gable, .
List
- Tracie Spencer (American singer-songwriter and actress) she was born in 12/07/1976
- Walter Donald Douglas (American businessman) he was born in 21/04/1861
- David Dean Shulman (American indologist, historian of religion, and poet) he was born in 13/01/1949
- Edwin Thompson Jaynes (American physicist) he was born in 05/07/1922
- Lloyd Biggle, Jr. (American historian and science fiction writer) he was born in 17/04/1923
- Buddy Hughes (American musician) he was born in 18/06/1919
- Carl Lotus Becker (American historian) he was born in 07/09/1873
- Don Perkins (Player of American football) he was born in 04/03/1938
- Darren Sproles (Player of American football) he was born in 20/06/1983
- Aaron Cross (American Paralympic archer) he was born in 28/06/1975
- Travis Fulton (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 29/05/1977
- Robert D. Fulton (American politician) he was born in 13/05/1929
- Suzanne Stephens (American musician) she was born in 28/07/1946
- Michael Townley (American murderer) he was born in 09/12/1942
- Al Hoosman (American boxer and actor (1918-1968)) he was born in 04/10/1918
- Molly Goodenbour (American basketball player-coach) she was born in 08/02/1972
- Adam DeVine (American actor, comedian and writer) he was born in 07/11/1983
- Alfred C. Richmond (American Coast Guard admiral) he was born in 18/01/1902
Schools in Waterloo
College & universities near Waterloo, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152798 | Allen College | Waterloo (IA) | 50703-1999 |
| 153445 | Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo (IA) | 50701 |
| 153746 | La James International College-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| 154545 | The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| 260910 | Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
Post offices near Waterloo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Waterl Post Office | Waterloo (IA) | 50701 |
| Waterloo Annex Post Office | Waterloo (IA) | 50701 |
| Cedar Fall Post Office | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| Dewar Post Office | Dewar (IA) | 50623 |
| Raymond Post Office | Raymond (IA) | 50667 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Waterloo , Ontario city in Ontario, Canada with a population of 104,986 people.
- Waterloo , Quebec with a population of 4,064 people.
Other cities in Black Hawk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Black Hawk County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls | 40,231 | The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. |
| Evansdale | 4,734 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hudson | 2,473 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States |
| La Porte City | 2,240 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Elk Run Heights | 1,135 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dunkerton | 851 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Raymond | 788 | City in Iowa |
| Gilbertville | 725 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America. |
Distance to Other Cities
Waterloo distances to largest Iowa cities
