Demographics & People — Waterford, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,177 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,300 |
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| Median Age | 31.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,399 |
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| Family Households | 2,019 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.83 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.538 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,374 |
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| Black or African American | 83 |
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| Asian | 355 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,978 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,749 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,000 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,855 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,387 |
| Irish | 792 |
| German | 758 |
| English | 378 |
| Portuguese | 360 |
| Italian | 199 |
| American | 135 |
Language
| English Only | 4,856 |
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| Spanish | 3,348 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,576 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 287 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,491 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waterford, California.
