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Waverly

Ohio · 4,107 residents (2025 est.) · 4.164 sq mi
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Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $168,900. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
4,127
−1%since 2023
from 4,153 in 2023
2012 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 997 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+25%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2012 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K201220202024Waverly
20244K
201220202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,172
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,519 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,304
+21%since 2023
from $31,620 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−2%since 2023
from 0.464 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $149,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $939 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+1%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,070)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.4%(57)
Diversity Score4.9%(204)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,026)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(24)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other1.2%(48)
Diversity Score6%(248)
Diversity Score
6
+22%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−10%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Ohio?

Waverly, Ohio has about 4,127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Ohio?

The typical household in Waverly, Ohio earns about $55,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Ohio expensive?

In Waverly, Ohio, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Ohio?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Ohio?

About 15.3% of people in Waverly, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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