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Waverly

Iowa · 10,394 residents · 11.26 sq mi
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Waverly has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,701. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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

Total population
10,394
+16%since 2000
from 8,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+5%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Waverly
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,701
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,587 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,455
+61%since 2000
from $18,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,681)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(55)
Asian0.8%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(545)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(9,411)
Black2.2%(227)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(285)
Asian1.5%(161)
Other2.3%(244)
Diversity Score21%(2,179)
Diversity Score
21
+245%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Iowa?

Waverly, Iowa has about 10,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Iowa?

The typical household in Waverly, Iowa earns about $65,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Iowa expensive?

In Waverly, Iowa, the median home is worth about $175,600, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Iowa?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Iowa?

About 10.5% of people in Waverly, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,855 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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