Income & Economy in Waterford, MS
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$34,286
-53% vs national
Per Capita Income
$22,267
-40% vs national
Poverty Rate
20.0%
+47% vs national
Gini Index
0.1975
0 = perfect equality
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
of households
How Waterford Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Waterford vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Waterford is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Waterford. The median household income here is $34,286.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
56.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
66.8
The median household income in Waterford, MS is $34,286, which is 53.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $22,267. The poverty rate of 20.0% is lower than the MS state average of 23.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.1975, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.