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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Waverly

Texas · 936 residents · 2.208 sq mi
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New Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,272. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

936
−1%vs 2000
vs 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
424 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6268191K1K1K1990201020202024New Waverly
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,272
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,601
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,475 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.3%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $373 in 2000
US average: $450
62.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.0% in 2000
37.2% rent
2.5
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(578)
Black31.4%(298)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(54)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(604)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(612)
Black33.8%(316)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score62.4%(584)
62
−2%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.3%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Waverly, Texas?

New Waverly, Texas has about 936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Waverly, Texas earns about $15,272 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in New Waverly, Texas?

About 7.6% 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 29.3% of people in New Waverly, Texas 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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