New Waverly city, Texas
City
Population: 1,311
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Texas , Texas
Census Bureau data for New Waverly city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — New Waverly city
- What is the median household income in New Waverly city?
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The median household income in New Waverly city is $47,589 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in New Waverly city?
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The poverty rate in New Waverly city is 16.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in New Waverly city?
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$188,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in New Waverly city?
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The median gross rent in New Waverly city is $1,049 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of New Waverly city residents have a college degree?
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15.9% of adults in New Waverly city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,311
Median Age
32.0
Female
42.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 68.3%
Black 9.0%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Other 4.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$47,589
±$24,292
-$28,703 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$86,189
Median Family Income
$89,083
Poverty Rate
16.4%
+5.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
23.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.8%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
535
Owner-Occupied
65.0%
Renter-Occupied
35.0%
Vacancy Rate
21.5%
Median Home Value
$188,000
-$72,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,049
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
72.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.9%
-17.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.6%
Some College / Associate
14.1%
Less Than High School
5.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
-1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.1%
Self-Employed
7.0%
Government Workers
30.0%
Private For-Profit
60.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.0 min
Drove Alone
73.8%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
420
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
28.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 29.8%
Working age (18–64): 70.2%
65 and over: 11.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.2%
Naturalized Citizen
25.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.1%
With a Disability
16.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.4%
Uninsured
14.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.4%
Has a Computer
91.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
74.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023