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Waverly

West Virginia · 361 residents · 1.51 sq mi
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Waverly is a city of 361 people in West Virginia. At a median age of 57.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The foreign-born share is 0%. 24.0% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 52% of homes are owner-occupied. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

361
−9%since 2023
from 395 in 2023
2010 – 2024
239 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 261 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.3
+6%since 2023
from 54.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.51 sq mi
Population, 20102024
141300459617776201020202024Waverly
2024361
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.2%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.8%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.9%(25)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410%(36)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.5%(56)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7432.4%(117)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(13)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$68,507
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,539 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
24.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$271,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
52.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
47.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.27 people
−10%since 2023
from 2.52 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
56.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
35.5%
+35.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
+19%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(389)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American19.4%(70)
German15.2%(55)
Irish3%(11)
English2.8%(10)
Section 05

Education

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%
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

59.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
31.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
31.8%
US average: 74.6%
36.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
42.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.2%(36)
Married78.8%(134)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married81.3%(109)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.7%(25)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
58.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
41.6%
US average: 18.4%
18.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
58.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
50.4%
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)100%(36)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 36 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 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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