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South Waverly

Pennsylvania · 1,070 residents · 0.878 sq mi
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South Waverly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% 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
1,070
+8%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+4%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9371K1K1K1K1990201020202024South Waverly
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,934
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,381
+52%since 2000
from $22,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(999)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other2.1%(22)
Diversity Score12%(128)
Diversity Score
12
+215%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

South Waverly, Pennsylvania has about 1,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Waverly, Pennsylvania earns about $74,934 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 $130,000, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in South Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 28.3% 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 6.9% of people in South Waverly, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Waverly, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Waverly, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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