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Waverly

New York · 4,191 residents (2025 est.) · 2.284 sq mi
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Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,274. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,200. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,305
−7%since 2000
from 4,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,885 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,191 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Waverly
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,274
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,480
+157%since 2000
from $14,945 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+2%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,467)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,808)
Black2.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(261)
Asian1%(41)
Other2.2%(94)
Diversity Score26.6%(1,145)
Diversity Score
27
+358%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, New York?

Waverly, New York has about 4,305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, New York?

The typical household in Waverly, New York earns about $54,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, New York expensive?

In Waverly, New York, the median home is worth about $140,200, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, New York?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, New York?

About 7.3% of people in Waverly, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 482 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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