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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waverly

Nebraska · 2,448 residents · 2.457 sq mi
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Waverly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,454. Population has grown 31% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $98,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
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
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Waverly
20244K
1990201020202024
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
1.9
+9%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,863)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,389)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score3%(73)
3
+40%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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

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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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