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Waverly

Pennsylvania · 643 residents · 1.567 sq mi
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Waverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,333. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $363,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% 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
643
−12%since 2019
from 727 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 464 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
−7%since 2019
from 42.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
429510592673754201020202024Waverly
2024653
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,333
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $135,833 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,812
−7%since 2019
from $55,478 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $373,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
6.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+22%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(727)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(580)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian3.6%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(103)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
45.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+3%since 2019
from 23.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 59.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Female
44.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

Waverly, Pennsylvania has about 643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Waverly, Pennsylvania earns about $108,333 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 $363,200.

How educated are people in Waverly, Pennsylvania?

About 86.0% 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 3.4% of people in Waverly, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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