Waterman, Illinois
Waterman: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Waterman is a city located in the county of DeKalb in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,506 and a population density of 1,039 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,497 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Waterman
| Population : | 1,497 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | DeKalb County |
| Area : | 1.45 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:32:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60556 |
| Density : | 1,032 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waterman is located at 41°46'18"N 88°46'25"W (41.7717000, -88.7736900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Waterman
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waterman decreased by 0.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,503 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,503 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,502 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,506 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,501 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,496 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,496 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,492 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,500 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,497 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Schools in Waterman
College & universities near Waterman, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484084 | Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology | Dekalb (IL) | 60115-3301 |
| 147703 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb (IL) | 60115-2828 |
| 146418 | Kishwaukee College | Malta (IL) | 60150-9699 |
| 145424 | Hair Professionals Career College | Sycamore (IL) | 60178 |
| 149727 | Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove (IL) | 60554-9454 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waterman, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Waterman
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Waterman Post Office | Waterman (IL) | 60556 |
| Shabbona Post Office | Shabbona (IL) | 60550 |
| Hinckley Post Office | Hinckley (IL) | 60520 |
| L Post Office | Lee (IL) | 60530 |
| Somonauk Post Office | Somonauk (IL) | 60552 |
Other cities in DeKalb County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DeKalb County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb | 42,621 | The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois. |
| Sycamore | 18,317 | City in Illinois |
| Sandwich | 7,384 | Town in DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois, United States |
| Genoa | 5,251 | City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States |
| Cortland | 4,393 | Township in DeKalb County, Illinois |
| Hinckley | 2,042 | Illinois |
| Somonauk | 1,860 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kirkland | 1,717 | Village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States |
| Malta | 1,161 | Village in Illinois, US |
| Shabbona | 913 | Township in DeKalb County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Waterman distances to largest Illinois cities
