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Waverly

Pennsylvania · 604 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 25% since 2011. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $366,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 146% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% 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
604
+25%vs 2011
vs 483 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 308 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+3%vs 2011
vs 46.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
429510592673754201020202024Waverly
2024653
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,167
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $137,679 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,185
−9%vs 2011
vs $59,686 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.492 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $353,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−49.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.0
+15%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(583)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(49)
Diversity Score
8
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.2%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−19%vs 2011
vs 21.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
Female
46.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

Waverly, Pennsylvania has about 604 residents according to the 2010 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 $366,700.

How educated are people in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 61.8% 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 6.0% of people in Waverly, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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