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Waverly

Georgia · 281 residents · 5.56 sq mi
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Waverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,292. Population has grown 22% since 2021. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

281
+22%vs 2021
vs 230 in 2021
2020 – 2024
51 / sq mi
+22%vs 2021
vs 41 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.1
+1%vs 2021
vs 46.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8914119424629920202024Waverly
2024106
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,292
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $93,510 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$34,964
−11%vs 2021
vs $39,488 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$104,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $112,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
67.7%
−32.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
32.3% rent
1.2
−1%vs 2021
vs 1.2 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(8)
Diversity Score27.5%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(251)
Black6.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(16)
Diversity Score30.7%(86)
31
+12%vs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−10.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
7.9%
−10.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 31.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
70.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
33.1%
+4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
71.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
10.2%
−12.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.6% in 2021
46.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.4% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Georgia?

Waverly, Georgia has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Georgia?

The typical household in Waverly, Georgia earns about $88,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Georgia expensive?

In Waverly, Georgia, the median home is worth about $104,500.

How educated are people in Waverly, Georgia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Georgia?

About 7.9% of people in Waverly, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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