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Waterloo, Indiana

Town · Population 2,157 · #195 in Indiana
Waterloo, Indiana

Waterloo is a town in Grant and Smithfield townships, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,116 at the 2020 census..

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About Waterloo

Waterloo, IN is a small town located in northeastern Indiana counting 2,157 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Waterloo is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,022 residents per square mile.

What Makes Waterloo Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Waterloo — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Waterloo

  • Route 6 Diner & Truck Stop — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Amazing Fall Fun · Attraction
  • Corn Maze · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Waterloo

  • DeKalb High School
  • DeKalb Middle School
  • Waterloo Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,157
Rank in state#195 of 566
Land area2.11 sq mi
Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates41.4374, -85.0517

🗺️ Map of Waterloo