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Waverly

Indiana · 967 residents · 1.516 sq mi
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The short version

Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $238,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

967
−4%since 2023
from 1,006 in 2023
2022 – 2024
638 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 664 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 36.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
8088629169701K20222024Waverly
2024967
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,063
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,426 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$20,497
−14%since 2023
from $23,940 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.338
+46%since 2023
from 0.231 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade38%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$238,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $254,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
$1,051
US average: $1,442
81.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
18.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+39%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,006)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−9%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
58.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
19.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
48.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Indiana?

Waverly, Indiana has about 967 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Indiana?

The typical household in Waverly, Indiana earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Indiana expensive?

In Waverly, Indiana, the median home is worth about $238,800, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Indiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Indiana?

About 19.0% of people in Waverly, Indiana 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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