Waterloo, Wisconsin

Waterloo is a city in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the census of 2020, the population was 3,483.
The name Waterloo was suggested by Mr. Wilt, a Frenchman living here, who was one of Napoleon's soldiers, at the battle of Waterloo.

Geography

Waterloo is located at , (43.18366, -88.989965) at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 89 and Wisconsin Highway 19 in northwestern Jefferson County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water.

Demographics

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $50,221, and the median income for a family was $56,446. The per capita income for the city was $23,011. About 5.0% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,333 people, 1,331 households, and 867 families residing in the city. The population density was 854.6 people per square mile (330/km²). There were 1,409 housing units at an average density of 361.3 per square mile (139.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.20% White, 0.80% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 9.40% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 12.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,331 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

Economy

The city is the headquarters for Trek Bicycle Corporation and Van Holten Pickles. Waterloo was formerly the headquarters of Perry Printing, later Perry-Judd.WISC-TVbr>"Waterloo Employer To Lay Off Remaining 89 Workers"
January 30, 2007.

Media

Waterloo is the home of its own weekly newspaper name
The Courier

Annual events

* Wiener and Kraut Day
* Fireman's Park 4th of July
* Christmas Holiday Parade

Notable people

* Arnie F. Betts, Wisconsin State Representative
* Tom Hamilton, broadcaster of the Cleveland Guardians
* Daniel L. Hannifin, Wisconsin State Representative
* Everis A. Hayes, congressman from California

Gallery of images

Image:WaterlooWisconsinDOTSign.jpg, The DOT sign for Waterloo
Image:WaterlooWisconsinSign.jpg, Welcome sign on Wisconsin Highway 89
Image:WaterlooWisconsinMunicipalBuilding.jpg, Municipal building
Image:Waterloo-Area Historical Society.JPG, Waterloo-Area Historical Society
Image:Painted Water tower.JPG, Waterloo Water tower
Image:Waterloo Fire and Rescue.JPG, Waterloo Fire and Rescue building
Image:City of Waterloo Carousel.jpg, City of Waterloo Carousel

References

External links

City of Waterloo
* Sanborn fire insurance maps
1894189919041912
* Island (St. Wenceslaus) Church - Town of Waterloo-Wisconsin history (1988

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Cities in Wisconsin
Cities in Jefferson County, Wisconsin