Waterbury, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Waterbury, Nebraska had a total population of 95, the 464th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $127,750, which is 67% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 67% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Nebraska.
- Only 7.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.7x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.
Waterbury Quick Facts
How Waterbury Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82 | 95 | +15.9% |
| Median home value | $181,300 | $89,200 | -50.8% |
How Waterbury Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Waterbury Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Dixon County
Cities Similar to Waterbury
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto | 99 | N/A | N/A | 51.3% | 0.0% |
| Princeton | 99 | N/A | $221,600 | 47.1% | 5.1% |
| Rogers | 99 | N/A | $90,700 | 0.0% | 23.2% |
| King Lake | 101 | N/A | N/A | 11.9% | 23.8% |
| Brownville | 102 | N/A | $112,500 | 31.0% | 12.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 95, Waterbury's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Waterbury is a small community located in Nebraska, within Dixon County. The total population is 95. It ranks as the 464th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Waterbury is 30.3 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 46.3% of the population under 18, Waterbury has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Waterbury is $127,750. This is 67% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 58% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Waterbury. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $89,200. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.7x, Waterbury is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Waterbury is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population.
Education
7.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Waterbury, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Waterbury, Nebraska?
Waterbury, Nebraska has a population of 95 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Waterbury, NE?
The median household income in Waterbury is $127,750, which is 58% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Waterbury, NE?
The ACS sample for Waterbury recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Waterbury, Nebraska?
Waterbury's population is 67.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Waterbury, NE?
The median home value in Waterbury is $89,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.7x.
How educated is Waterbury, Nebraska?
7.8% of adults (25+) in Waterbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.