Census Bureau data for Waverly town 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 — Waverly town
- What is the median household income in Waverly town?
- The median household income in Waverly town is $71,154 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Waverly town?
- The poverty rate in Waverly town is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Waverly town?
- $135,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Waverly town?
- The median gross rent in Waverly town is $947 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Waverly town residents have a college degree?
- 21.4% of adults in Waverly town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,629
Median Income
$71,154
Median Home Value
$135,300
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.7%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$19,129 (+36.8%)
Home Value:
+$20,200 (+17.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.4 pp (-24.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.4 pp (+42.7%)
Unemployment:
-1.3 pp (-11.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,629
Median Age
39.0
Female
48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 18.3%
Black 78.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,154
±$32,195
-$19,820 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$85,360
Median Family Income
$69,435
Poverty Rate
4.3%
-2.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.6%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
5.3%
$25–35k
6.7%
$35–50k
16.4%
$50–75k
11.8%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
23.4%
$150–200k
8.7%
$200k+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,014
Owner-Occupied
57.0%
Renter-Occupied
43.0%
Vacancy Rate
12.2%
Median Home Value
$135,300
-$225,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$947
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.3%
$50–100k
14.6%
$100–200k
33.1%
$200–300k
30.8%
$300–500k
0.6%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
30.9%
$500–1k
27.6%
$1–1.5k
28.4%
$2.5–3.5k
13.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.3%
1 vehicle
20.1%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3+
22.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.3%
2–4 units
11.7%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
7.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.8%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
17.4%
2000–2009
7.2%
2010+
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.4%
-20.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.2%
Some College / Associate
16.1%
Less Than High School
5.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
+5.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
11.8%
Self-Employed
2.6%
Government Workers
20.9%
Private For-Profit
76.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.3%
Prof. Services
16.9%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Public Admin
10.3%
Retail
9.7%
Transportation
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Finance
5.2%
Construction
2.2%
Agriculture
2.2%
Wholesale
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
32.0%
Production
23.0%
Food Prep
21.9%
Sales
16.2%
Construction
6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.6 min
Drove Alone
71.0%
Carpool
14.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.8%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
890
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.8%
5–9
10.2%
10–14
3.8%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
4.3%
75–84
9.2%
85+
10.1%
Under 18: 25.0%
Working age (18–64): 75.0%
65 and over: 20.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
72.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
9.1%
Europe
9.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.5%
With a Disability
12.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.6%
Uninsured
5.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.7%
Has a Computer
83.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023