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Waverly

Kentucky · 301 residents (2025 est.) · 0.267 sq mi
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Waverly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,188. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
+36%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 1,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+27%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:301 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2793303814314821990201020202024Waverly
2024403
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,188
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,833
+98%since 2000
from $15,594 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+50%since 2010
from 0.268 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(279)
Black5.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score3.1%(12)
Diversity Score
3
−79%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Kentucky?

Waverly, Kentucky has about 403 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Kentucky?

The typical household in Waverly, Kentucky earns about $62,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Kentucky expensive?

In Waverly, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Kentucky?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Kentucky?

About 16.9% of people in Waverly, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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