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New Waverly

Texas · 914 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 $33,681. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,000. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
914
−4%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6268191K1K1K1990201020202024New Waverly
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,681
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,157
+32%since 2000
from $14,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+122%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(517)
Black24.7%(226)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(133)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.2%(651)
Diversity Score
71
+12%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+131%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Waverly, Texas?

New Waverly, Texas has about 914 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Waverly, Texas earns about $33,681 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 $155,000, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in New Waverly, Texas?

About 10.0% 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 32.2% of people in New Waverly, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Waverly, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, New Waverly, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 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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