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Waverly

Kansas · 574 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 $36,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $66,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
574
−3%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4845826817798771990201020202024Waverly
2024625
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,938
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,676
+95%since 2000
from $15,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(533)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(17)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score11.2%(64)
Diversity Score
11
+163%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
60.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Kansas?

Waverly, Kansas has about 574 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Kansas?

The typical household in Waverly, Kansas earns about $36,938 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 $66,900, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Kansas?

About 28.5% 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 14.3% 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 34 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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