Waterman, IL is a small community located in the heart of the Midwest. With a population of 1,602 and a population density of 1,032 people per square mile, it’s a great place to live and raise a family. In Waterman there are a variety of businesses including restaurants such as ElAguila Mexican Restaurant and Murphy's Pub & Grill, shopping at the Waterman Corner Store, and entertainment at The Rimfire Cinema. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking through Waterman Prairie State Natural Area, fishing in Big Rock Creek or taking part in community events like Waterman Days or Music in The Park. Organizations such as the local Lions Club provide service to others while local sporting events such as Little League Baseball and basketball games at the local gymnasium offer exciting competitive fun for all ages.
The population in Waterman is 1,602. There are 1,104 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waterman is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waterman is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Waterman
- 61.5% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 37.2% are married with children
- 15.2% have children, but are single
Race in Waterman
- 92.2% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander