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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waverly

Missouri · 806 residents · 1.261 sq mi
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Waverly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,806. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,200. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

806
−3%since 1990
from 827 in 1990
1990 – 2025
639 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 656 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
−2%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7688178669149631990201020202024Waverly
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,806
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,891 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,066
+52%since 1990
from $11,220 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
26.4% rent
1.3
−21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(69)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(776)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5%(40)
5
−41%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
+16.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+23%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Missouri?

Waverly, Missouri has about 806 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Missouri?

The typical household in Waverly, Missouri earns about $36,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Missouri expensive?

In Waverly, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Missouri?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Missouri?

About 10.4% of people in Waverly, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 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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