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Waverly

Ohio · 4,165 residents · 4.164 sq mi
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Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $116,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,165
−3%since 2019
from 4,291 in 2019
2012 – 2025
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
−1%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2012 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K201220202024Waverly
20244K
201220202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,509
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,137 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,554
+10%since 2019
from $25,032 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $108,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $712 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
54.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2012 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,115)
Black1.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(102)
Diversity Score9.9%(427)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,875)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(48)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other2.1%(87)
Diversity Score12.1%(503)
Diversity Score
12
+21%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−5%since 2019
from 23.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Female
51.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Ohio?

Waverly, Ohio has about 4,165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Ohio?

The typical household in Waverly, Ohio earns about $45,509 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 $116,400, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Ohio?

About 22.2% 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 10.5% of people in Waverly, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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