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South Waverly

Pennsylvania · 1,027 residents · 0.878 sq mi
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South Waverly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,027
+4%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,170 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+5%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9371K1K1K1K1990201020202024South Waverly
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,222
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,402
−1%since 2000
from $22,608 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(959)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(998)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score8.6%(88)
Diversity Score
9
+125%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

South Waverly, Pennsylvania has about 1,027 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Waverly, Pennsylvania earns about $42,222 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 19.7% 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 13.7% 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 22 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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