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Waverly

West Virginia · 361 residents · 1.513 sq mi
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Waverly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,507. Population has declined 9% since 2023. Median home value is $271,200. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
361
−9%since 2023
from 395 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
239 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 261 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+6%since 2023
from 54.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
141300459617776201020202024Waverly
2024361
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,507
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,539 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,647
−20%since 2023
from $30,764 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+80%since 2023
from 0.192 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance63.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical63.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+35.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+19%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score3.7%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
59.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
Female
42.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, West Virginia?

Waverly, West Virginia has about 361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waverly, West Virginia?

The typical household in Waverly, West Virginia earns about $68,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waverly, West Virginia expensive?

In Waverly, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $271,200.

How educated are people in Waverly, West Virginia?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waverly, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waverly, West Virginia?

About 24.0% of people in Waverly, West Virginia 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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