Waterville, New York
Waterville: Village in New York, United States
About
Waterville is a village located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,583 and a population density of 432 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,502 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Waterville
| Population : | 1,502 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 13480 |
| Area : | 3.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,201 feet / 366 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:58:01 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 410 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waterville is located at 43°44'44"N 75°55'20"W (43.7456200, -75.9221400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waterville decreased by 5.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,583 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,575 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,572 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,560 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,556 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,544 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,529 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,532 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,524 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,517 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,502 | -1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,801 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,043 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,040 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,044 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.4% |
| White only, percent : | 95.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 656 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
Waterville zip code is 13480.
County name: Oneida, County
fips: 36065
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $224,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,317 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $402 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $813 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,711 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.01 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,766 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 142,867 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,256 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,097 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,323 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,488 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 749 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 429 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,410 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 191 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,225 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,170.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.02 |
Schools in Waterville
College & universities near Waterville, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417886 | Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Watertown (NY) | 13601-9509 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waterville, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Waterville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lorrain Post Office | Lorraine (NY) | 13659 |
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- Waterville , Vermont town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States with a population of 701 people.
- Waterville , Kansas city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 633 people.
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Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownville | 5,876 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
| Adams | 4,847 | Town in New York, United States |
| Clayton | 4,647 | Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Watertown | 4,426 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Champion | 4,236 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Calcium | 3,491 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Ellisburg | 3,284 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Carthage | 3,256 | Village in the United States |
| Cape Vincent | 2,661 | Town in New York |
| West Carthage | 1,901 | Village in New York, USA |
| Philadelphia | 1,759 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Adams Center | 1,568 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,376 | City in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
| Henderson | 1,287 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Smithville | 1,257 | Town in New York, United States |
| Black River | 1,217 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Waterville distances to largest New York cities
