Waterloo, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waterloo, Oregon
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Historic stereoscope image of the Santiam River at Waterloo
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Linn |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 1,834.71/sq mi (706.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97355
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| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-79050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413454 |
Waterloo is a small city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. In 2020, about 222 people lived there.
The city's name, Waterloo, comes from a funny story. Long ago, in the 1800s, there was a big argument over land at a place called Kees Mill. When the argument finally ended, people joked that it was like the famous Battle of Waterloo. So, Kees Mill became known as Waterloo.
A post office was opened in Waterloo on January 5, 1875. S. D. Granger was the first postmaster. This post office stayed open for nearly 100 years, closing in 1974.
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Waterloo's Location and Land
Waterloo is a small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The closest city to Waterloo is Lebanon.
Waterloo's Climate
Waterloo has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means that summers are warm and dry, but they don't get super hot. The average monthly temperature never goes above 71.6°F (22°C).
Waterloo's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 59 | — | |
| 1910 | 83 | 40.7% | |
| 1920 | 82 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 151 | — | |
| 1970 | 186 | 23.2% | |
| 1980 | 221 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 191 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 239 | 25.1% | |
| 2010 | 229 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −3.1% | |
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The number of people living in Waterloo has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk from 1900 to 2020 in the chart above.
Waterloo's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 229 people living in Waterloo. These people lived in 79 homes, and 62 of these were families.
Most people in Waterloo were White (96.5%). A small number were Native American (1.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 5.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Waterloo was 42.3 years old.
- About 22.7% of residents were under 18.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.3% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31.5% were between 45 and 64.
- About 13.5% were 65 or older.
There were slightly more males (52.8%) than females (47.2%) living in Waterloo.
See also
In Spanish: Waterloo (Oregón) para niños
