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Waverly

South Dakota · 7 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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Population has fallen 67% since 2023, a loss of 14 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 73.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 73.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7
−67%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−67%since 2023
from 21 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
73.3
+36%since 2023
from 53.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
218344965201020202024Waverly
20247
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,729
+42%since 2023
from $37,048 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+49.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.215
−15%since 2023
from 0.251 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade60%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance40%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services40%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
40.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% 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
60.0%
+49.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−73.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
Female
42.9%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
71.4%
+52.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, South Dakota?

Waverly, South Dakota has about 7 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Waverly, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Waverly, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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