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Waverly

Florida · 661 residents · 1.44 sq mi
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Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,635. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 1,266 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $160,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 159%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
−66%since 2000
from 1,927 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.5
−25%since 2000
from 55.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
05851K2K2K1990201020202024Waverly
2024187
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(46)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.6%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(37)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(89)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.8%(65)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(73)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.6%(110)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(83)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(34)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,635
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,720 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,863
−19%since 2000
from $17,203 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services44.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−20%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2023
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(243)
Black35.7%(236)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(159)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other28.6%(189)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German7.8%(57)
RANKED:Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(66)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married9.9%(12)
Married51.2%(62)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced38.8%(47)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Florida?

Waverly, Florida has about 661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Florida?

The typical household in Waverly, Florida earns about $46,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Florida expensive?

In Waverly, Florida, the median home is worth about $160,200.

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 0.0% 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 1,479 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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