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Waverly

Nebraska · 4,533 residents (2025 est.) · 2.457 sq mi
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Waverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,632. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $316,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 46% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,440
+81%since 2000
from 2,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,807 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 996 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+21%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,533 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Waverly
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,632
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,454 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,281
+118%since 2000
from $18,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−17%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,600
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,389)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,910)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(340)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(190)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,203)
Diversity Score
27
+812%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Nebraska?

Waverly, Nebraska has about 4,440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waverly, Nebraska earns about $111,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Nebraska expensive?

In Waverly, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $316,600, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Nebraska?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Nebraska?

About 0.5% of people in Waverly, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,572 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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