Living in Waterford, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waterford · Census data 2020–2024
Waterford has 33 residents with a median age of 75.7. The median household income is $32,917 (42% lower than the Mississippi median).
Waterford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waterford at a glance
- Population
- 33
- Median age
- 75.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $32,917State: $56,447
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
Is Waterford a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 51.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Waterford median household income
The median household income in Waterford is $32,917 and the income per person is $18,867. 51.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Waterford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.38
Waterford demographics
- Population
- 33
- Median age
- 75.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 90.9%
- Households
- 24
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waterford ›
Education in Waterford
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Waterford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waterford
- Unemployment rate
- —State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 70.8%
Waterford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | 33 | $32,917 | — | — |
| Potts Camp | 387 | $41,875 | $109,400 | $769 |
| Holly Springs | 6,704 | $45,462 | $109,600 | $773 |
| Abbeville | 311 | $61,250 | $161,500 | $1,056 |
| Hickory Flat | 544 | $34,722 | $109,600 | $733 |
| Victoria | 1,121 | $70,143 | $209,100 | — |
| Snow Lake Shores | 384 | $48,000 | $167,400 | — |
| Byhalia | 1,588 | $38,500 | $133,100 | $439 |
| Myrtle | 771 | $65,833 | $158,600 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in Waterford, MS?
The median household income in Waterford is $32,917, 42% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Waterford, MS a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 51.5%.
What is the median age in Waterford?
The median age in Waterford is 75.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How educated is Waterford?
21.2% of adults in Waterford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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