Waterloo, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waterloo, Wisconsin
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Downtown Waterloo on Highways 89/19, part of the Waterloo Downtown Historic District.
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| Motto(s):
"Find Your Path Here"
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Location of Waterloo in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.87 sq mi (10.02 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,483 |
| • Estimate
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3,479 |
| • Density | 878.49/sq mi (339.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53594
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-83925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576289 |
Waterloo is a city located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,628 people lived there. The city's name, Waterloo, was suggested by a French person. This person had been a soldier for Napoleon at the famous Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo is part of the larger Watertown and Fort Atkinson area.
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Exploring Waterloo's Location
Waterloo is found at specific coordinates: 43 degrees, 11 minutes, 1 second North, and 88 degrees, 59 minutes, 23 seconds West. You can find it where Wisconsin Highway 89 and Wisconsin Highway 19 meet. This area is in the northwestern part of Jefferson County.
How Big is Waterloo?
The United States Census Bureau says that Waterloo covers a total area of about 3.91 square miles (10.13 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.83 square miles (9.92 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Waterloo
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 727 | — | |
| 1880 | 719 | −1.1% | |
| 1890 | 862 | 19.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,137 | 31.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,220 | 7.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,262 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,272 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,474 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,667 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,947 | 16.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,253 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,393 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,712 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,259 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,333 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,483 | 4.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,479 | 4.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 3,333 people living in Waterloo. These people made up 1,331 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were also 867 families.
Waterloo's Population in 2010
The city had about 854.6 people per square mile. Most residents, about 89.20%, were White. About 12.80% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 51.4%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.49 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 37.5 years.
Waterloo's Economy
Waterloo is home to some important businesses. It is the main office for Trek Bicycle Corporation, a well-known company that makes bicycles. Another company based here is Van Holten Pickles, which makes pickles.
Media and News in Waterloo
Waterloo has its own weekly newspaper called The Courier. People in Waterloo can watch TV stations from the Milwaukee area. They can also get radio stations from Milwaukee, Madison, and Janesville.
Fun Annual Events
Waterloo hosts several exciting events each year:
- Wiener and Kraut Day
- Fireman's Park 4 July celebration
- Christmas Holiday Parade
Famous People from Waterloo
Some notable people have come from Waterloo:
- Arnie F. Betts, who was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Tom Hamilton, a sports broadcaster for the Cleveland Guardians.
- Daniel L. Hannifin, another Wisconsin State Representative.
- Everis A. Hayes, who was a congressman from California.
Images for kids
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The DOT sign for Waterloo
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Welcome sign on Wisconsin Highway 89
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Municipal building
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Waterloo-Area Historical Society
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Waterloo Water tower
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Waterloo Fire and Rescue building
See also
In Spanish: Waterloo (Wisconsin) para niños
