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Waverly

Tennessee · 4,105 residents · 8.75 sq mi
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Waverly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
4,105
+2%since 2000
from 4,028 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+3%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Waverly
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,940
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,614 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,995
+27%since 2000
from $18,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,558)
Black9.4%(378)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(47)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(989)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(3,630)
Black7.7%(317)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(89)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,004)
Diversity Score
24
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, Tennessee?

Waverly, Tennessee has about 4,105 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, Tennessee?

The typical household in Waverly, Tennessee earns about $42,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, Tennessee expensive?

In Waverly, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $111,600, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, Tennessee?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, Tennessee?

About 16.2% of people in Waverly, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waverly, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Waverly, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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