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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waverly

Nebraska · 2,448 residents · 2.46 sq mi
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Waverly is a city of 2,448 people in Nebraska. That is roughly 34% ahead of the Nebraska median. 580 more people live here than in 1990. The poverty rate is 3.1%, under the national 12.4%. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock. The median age is 32.0, younger than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $52,454, above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,448
+31%since 1990
from 1,868 in 1990
1990 – 2025
996 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 760 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
−1%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Land area
2.46 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Waverly
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.6%(210)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.2%(224)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.2%(225)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(191)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(123)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415%(366)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417%(415)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.4%(303)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.8%(166)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.5%(109)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.9%(71)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.8%(45)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$52,454
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,265 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,009
+36%since 1990
from $13,242 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
23.6% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,389)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.3%(7)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.3%(323)
Ancestry
German41.8%(1,855)
Irish11.3%(501)
English6.4%(283)
Norwegian6.1%(269)
Swedish6%(268)
American4.8%(215)
Czech3.6%(158)
Scottish3.5%(155)
French1.5%(68)
Ukrainian1.5%(66)
Austrian1.1%(49)
Hungarian1%(44)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(39)
Polish0.9%(38)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(27)
Italian0.5%(23)
Swiss0.4%(19)
Danish0.3%(15)
Welsh0.3%(14)
British0.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

21.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−38%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(217)
Married65.2%(567)
Widowed1.5%(13)
Divorced8.3%(72)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(155)
Married68.5%(617)
Widowed4.7%(42)
Divorced9.7%(87)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2013
from 3.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
71.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
19.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
90.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
25.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)33.3%(107)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)49.5%(159)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era11.2%(36)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 321 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Nebraska?

Waverly, Nebraska has about 2,448 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waverly, Nebraska earns about $52,454 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Nebraska?

About 21.4% 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 3.1% 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 580 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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