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Waverly

Pennsylvania · 653 residents · 1.567 sq mi
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Waverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,167. Population has grown 27% since 2023. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $405,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
+27%since 2023
from 513 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
417 / sq mi
+27%since 2023
from 327 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−18%since 2023
from 51.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
429510592673754201020202024Waverly
2024653
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,167
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,444 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,854
+22%since 2023
from $83,272 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
−3%since 2023
from 0.603 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $284,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(94)
Diversity Score
14
+133%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+82%since 2023
from 13.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% 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
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
54.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
10.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

Waverly, Pennsylvania has about 653 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Waverly, Pennsylvania earns about $124,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Waverly, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $405,200.

How educated are people in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 68.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 3.2% of people in Waverly, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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