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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Waverly

Pennsylvania · 987 residents · 0.878 sq mi
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South Waverly has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,375. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $73,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

987
−6%since 1990
from 1,049 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,124 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,195 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
+15%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9371K1K1K1K1990201020202024South Waverly
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,375
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,845 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,608
+100%since 1990
from $11,329 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$565
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $385 in 1990
US average: $602
82.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
17.3% rent
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,041)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(56)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(959)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.9%(9)
Diversity Score3.8%(38)
4
−28%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 13.8 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 South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

South Waverly, Pennsylvania has about 987 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Waverly, Pennsylvania earns about $41,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Waverly, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Waverly, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Waverly, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 9.6% of people in South Waverly, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Waverly, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Waverly, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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