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Waverly

Florida · 187 residents · 1.44 sq mi
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Population has fallen 90% since 2000, a loss of 1,740 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−90%since 2000
from 1,927 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−90%since 2000
from 1,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+7%since 2000
from 55.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
05851K2K2K1990201020202024Waverly
2024187
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$64,413
+274%since 2000
from $17,203 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+39.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−16%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance51.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services51.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
52.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+40.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(1,327)
Black25.4%(490)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(87)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score56%(1,078)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(37)
Diversity Score
20
−65%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
51.9%
+51.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+63.8 ptssince 2017
from 25.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Florida?

Waverly, Florida has about 187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Waverly, Florida?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Florida?

About 15.0% of people in Waverly, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,953 residents, a change of about -91 percent over that period.

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