Waterloo township, Kansas
Waterloo township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Waterloo township is a geographic entity located in Lyon County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 241. The land area covers 59.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 241 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 66.2 yrs | ±8.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 64 | ±29 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 64 | ±29 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 64 | ±29 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $410,000 | ±$320,378 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $47,489 | ±$12,931 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±16.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 66 | ±43 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 68.8% | ±26.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WATERLOO
GUS Population: 242 (2024)
ID: 127101
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
3784 ROAD T, ALLEN KS 66833-9131
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GUS Population: 32,520 (2024)
ID: 126852
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
430 COMMERCIAL ST, EMPORIA KS 66801
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Burlingame, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Burlingame, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Eskridge, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Eskridge, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Americus, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Allen, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Osage City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Osage City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Osage City, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Emporia State University
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College | 21.0 mi away | 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS, 66801-5415 |
6203411200
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HARVEYVILLE MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 128 WEST OAK, HARVEYVILLE, KS, 66431 |
(785) 589-2414
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Flint Hills Technical College
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College | 22.0 mi away | 3301 W 18th St, Emporia, KS, 66801-5957 |
62034346001300
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LYON COUNTY LIBRARY DIST. #1
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 421 MAIN, ALLEN, KS, 66833 |
(620) 528-3451
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BURLINGAME COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 122 W. SANTA FE AVE, BURLINGAME, KS, 66413 |
(785) 654-3400
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OSAGE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 515 MAIN ST., OSAGE CITY, KS, 66523 |
(785) 528-3727
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ESKRIDGE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 115 S. MAIN, ESKRIDGE, KS, 66423 |
(785) 449-2296
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LYNDON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 127 E 6TH ST, LYNDON, KS, 66451 |
(785) 828-4520
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AMERICUS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 710 MAIN ST., AMERICUS, KS, 66835 |
(620) 443-5503
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CARBONDALE CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 302 MAIN STREET, CARBONDALE, KS, 66414 |
(785) 836-7638
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OSAGE CITY, KS US, located 11.7 miles from Waterloo township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.4° | 17.9° | 29.1° | 0.83" | 2.4" |
| February | 44.6° | 21.7° | 33.2° | 1.72" | 3.7" |
| March | 56.0° | 31.6° | 43.8° | 2.60" | 1.5" |
| April | 65.4° | 42.1° | 53.8° | 4.03" | 0.1" |
| May | 74.5° | 53.5° | 64.0° | 5.58" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.3° | 62.8° | 73.5° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.3° | 67.4° | 78.4° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.7° | 64.6° | 76.2° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.8° | 56.1° | 68.0° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.8° | 44.0° | 56.4° | 3.17" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.4° | 31.7° | 43.1° | 2.35" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.1° | 21.2° | 32.2° | 1.63" | 2.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admire city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Harveyville city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Allen city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Burlingame city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Osage City city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
| Reading city | City | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2011175925. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.