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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Waterloo''' is a town in [[Lauderdale County, Alabama]], United States. It is part of the [[Florence–Muscle Shoals metropolitan area]], known as "The Shoals".  As of the 2010 [[census]], the population of the town was 203, down from 208 in 2000. The town and surrounding area is served by [[Waterloo High School (Alabama)|Waterloo High School]] and by the Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wvfrd.net/ |title=Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department |access-date=August 18, 2011 |archive-date=February 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130223003156/http://www.wvfrd.net/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Waterloo''' is a town in [[Lauderdale County, Alabama]], United States. It is part of the [[Florence–Muscle Shoals metropolitan area]], known as "The Shoals".  As of the 2010 [[census]], the population of the town was 203, down from 208 in 2000. The town and surrounding area is served by [[Waterloo High School (Alabama)|Waterloo High School]] and by the Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wvfrd.net/ |title=Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department |access-date=August 18, 2011 |archive-date=February 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130223003156/http://www.wvfrd.net/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|0.75|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.05|sqmi|km2}} (6.17%) is water.
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|0.75|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.05|sqmi|km2}} (6.17%) is water.
===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Waterloo has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=686810&cityname=Waterloo%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Waterloo, Alabama]</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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* The town is adjacent to the [[Lauderdale Wildlife Management Area]].  
* The town is adjacent to the [[Lauderdale Wildlife Management Area]].  
* Two primitive campgrounds managed by the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]] are in the city limits.  Waterloo is located {{convert|11|mi}} west of the [[Natchez Trace Parkway]].
* Two primitive campgrounds managed by the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]] are in the city limits.  Waterloo is located {{convert|11|mi}} west of the [[Natchez Trace Parkway]].
==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Waterloo has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=686810&cityname=Waterloo%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Waterloo, Alabama]</ref>


==Notable person==
==Notable person==

Latest revision as of 22:51, 1 December 2025

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History

The town was incorporated in 1832[2] on the banks of the Tennessee River. The name most likely commemorates the Battle of Waterloo.[3] According to the 1910 U.S. Census, Waterloo was reincorporated in 1903.[4]

In the 1930s, the town was moved to its current location when the Tennessee Valley Authority completed the Pickwick Landing Dam, which impounds Pickwick Lake.[2] Waterloo has lost a large area of land to floods and later the construction of Pickwick Landing Dam.

In 1880, when it first appeared on the U.S. Census, and again from 1910 to 1940, it was the second largest community in Lauderdale County after Florence, reaching its zenith of 524 residents in 1940. It has since lost two-thirds of its population and since 1980, and ranks 8th and smallest of Lauderdale County's incorporated communities with 203 residents.[5]

Geography

Waterloo is located along the north shore of Pickwick Lake, a reservoir along the Tennessee River created by Pickwick Landing Dam approximately Script error: No such module "convert". downstream. Second Creek, which flows from the north, empties into Pickwick Lake at Waterloo, creating a small inlet. The point at which the states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee meet is located several miles northwest of Waterloo.[6] County Road 14 connects Waterloo with Florence to the east.

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Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waterloo has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics

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2020 census

Waterloo racial composition[10]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 174 97.75%
Native American 1 0.56%
Other/Mixed 2 1.12%
Hispanic or Latino 1 0.56%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 178 people, 68 households, and 43 families residing in the town.

2000 census

In the 2000 US census,[11] there were 208 people, 94 households, and 67 families residing in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 145 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 97.12% White, 1.44% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 94 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,536, and the median income for a family was $31,000. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,167. About 11.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.0% of those 65 or over.

Politics

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Attractions and events

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Pickwick Lake at Waterloo

Notable person

References

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  5. ↑ 1880-2010 U.S. Census records for Lauderdale County communities (Also see historic population data boxes)
  6. ↑ Waterloo, AL, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1953 (1973 rev.)
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Waterloo, Alabama
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