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Waverly

South Dakota · 7 residents · 1.02 sq mi
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Waverly is home to 7 people in South Dakota. At a median age of 73.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has fallen 67% since 2023. 71% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

7
−67%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
7 / sq mi
−67%since 2023
from 21 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
73.3
+36%since 2023
from 53.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.02 sq mi
Population, 20102024
218344965201020202024Waverly
20247
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 74100%(7)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
50.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.40 people
+26%since 2023
from 1.11 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
German66.7%(34)
Finnish47.1%(24)
Irish33.3%(17)
Norwegian13.7%(7)
Polish5.9%(3)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
60.0%
+49.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−73.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
42.9%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
71.4%
+52.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
60.0%
US average: 95.5%
71.4%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married50%(2)
Widowed50%(2)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(3)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
71.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
28.6%
US average: 13.8%
100.0%
US average: 18.4%
42.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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

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