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Waverly

Nebraska · 3,277 residents · 2.457 sq mi
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Waverly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,494. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $146,300. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,277
+34%since 2000
from 2,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,334 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 996 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+2%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Waverly
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,494
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,454 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,780
+60%since 2000
from $18,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,187)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(47)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.8%(27)
Diversity Score6.6%(217)
Diversity Score
7
+122%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+110%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Nebraska?

Waverly, Nebraska has about 3,277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waverly, Nebraska earns about $66,494 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 $146,300, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Nebraska?

About 28.8% 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 2.1% 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 1,409 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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