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New Waverly

Texas · 950 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 $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,300. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

950
+1%since 1990
from 936 in 1990
1990 – 2025
430 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+12%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6268191K1K1K1990201020202024New Waverly
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,583
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,272 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,475
+51%since 1990
from $9,601 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$373
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
63.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
37.0% rent
2.1
−16%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 950 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Waverly, Texas earns about $29,583 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in New Waverly, Texas?

About 11.6% 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 21.9% 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 14 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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