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New Waverly

Texas · 1,031 residents (2025 est.) · 2.21 sq mi
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New Waverly is home to 955 people in Texas. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 31.9, younger than the US median of 38.9. 49% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the Texas median by roughly 39%. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

955
+1%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1,031 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
433 / sq mi
+38%since 2009
from 313 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
31.9
−9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.21 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6268191K1K1K19902000201020202024New Waverly
2024955
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.8%(65)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.4%(118)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(50)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.1%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.4%(195)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(102)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(115)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(136)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.6%(44)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(63)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,137
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$23,379
+62%since 2000
from $14,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
22.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.561
+49%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,245
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
49.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
50.6% rent
31.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.10 people
+61%since 2009
from 1.93 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
18.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
69.9%
+48.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.4
+82%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(578)
Black31.4%(298)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(54)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(616)
Black10.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(147)
Asian4.2%(40)
Other5.1%(49)
68
−9%since 2009
from 75 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.4%(147)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.2%(40)
Ancestry
English11.3%(108)
American10.7%(102)
German5.3%(51)
Norwegian5%(48)
Irish4.2%(40)
Polish3.1%(30)
Italian2.2%(21)
French1.9%(18)
Ukrainian1.4%(13)
Czech1.3%(12)
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
47.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
39.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
26.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
38.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
6.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2013
from 21.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.0%
+41.2 ptssince 2017
from 44.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
76.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
92.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
8.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(125)
Married60.8%(296)
Widowed8%(39)
Divorced5.5%(27)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(58)
Married43%(101)
Widowed5.1%(12)
Divorced27.2%(64)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

13.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2013
from 21.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
50.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
28.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
57.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
39.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
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

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.6%(12)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.9%(18)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 42 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in New Waverly, Texas?

New Waverly, Texas has about 955 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Waverly, Texas?

The typical household in New Waverly, Texas earns about $48,137 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Waverly, Texas expensive?

In New Waverly, Texas, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,245 a month.

How educated are people in New Waverly, Texas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Waverly, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Waverly, Texas?

About 22.2% of people in New Waverly, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Waverly, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, New Waverly, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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