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Waverly

Kansas · 592 residents · 0.732 sq mi
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Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
+1%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
−1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4845826817798771990201020202024Waverly
2024625
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,071
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,194
+9%since 2000
from $15,733 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(559)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(42)
Diversity Score
7
+69%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
62.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Kansas?

Waverly, Kansas has about 592 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Kansas?

The typical household in Waverly, Kansas earns about $31,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Kansas expensive?

In Waverly, Kansas, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Kansas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Kansas?

About 16.7% of people in Waverly, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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