Waterloo
Village in Seneca County, New York
Waterloo is a village in Seneca County, New York, with 4,810 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 453 ft (138 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seneca Falls, 3.2 miles E.
- 4,810residents (2020 Census)
- 453 ftelevation · 138 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 2,230 / sq mipopulation density
- 13165ZIP code
About Waterloo
Waterloo is a village and primary county seat of Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 5,171 at the 2010 census and is now the most populated village in Seneca County. The village is named after Waterloo, Belgium, where Napoleon was defeated. It is the primary county seat of Seneca County, with the other being Ovid as part of a two-shire system established in 1822. Most of the county administrative offices are located in the village. Therefore, many political sources only list Waterloo as the county seat.
The Village of Waterloo is mostly in the Town of Waterloo, but the part south of the Cayuga-Seneca Canal of the village is in the Town of Fayette and a small area in the southeast of the village is in Town of Seneca Falls. Waterloo is east of Geneva and is located in between the two main Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake.
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Living in Waterloo
- Median household income
- $51,642
- Median home value
- $114,300
- Median rent
- $927/mo
- Median age
- 50.8
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Waterloo had 4,810 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,810 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,230 per sq mi (861 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterloo at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Seneca County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,810 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.16 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9046° N, 76.8590° W |
| ZIP code | 13165 |
| Official website | waterloony.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3678553 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterloo
- Seneca Falls3.2 mi E
- Cayuga6.7 mi E
- Geneva6.9 mi SW
- Union Springs9.6 mi SE
- Romulus10.6 mi S
- Phelps10.9 mi W
- Savannah12.3 mi NE
- Clyde12.4 mi N
- Lyons12.9 mi NW
- Hall13.0 mi SW
- Aurora13.3 mi SE
- Clifton Springs14.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Waterloo
What county is Waterloo in?
Waterloo is in Seneca County, New York.
What is the population of Waterloo, NY?
4,810 people lived in Waterloo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waterloo, NY?
The ZIP code of Waterloo is 13165.
What is the elevation of Waterloo?
453 feet (138 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waterloo?
Seneca Falls (3.2 mi), Cayuga (6.7 mi), Geneva (6.9 mi), Union Springs (9.6 mi), Romulus (10.6 mi).
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