CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Waverly

West Virginia · 395 residents · 1.513 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Parkersburg metro area
Compare
The short version

Waverly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,802. Population has fallen 33% since 2011, a loss of 191 residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $225,000. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 105% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
395
−33%vs 2011
vs 586 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
−33%vs 2011
vs 387 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
−6%vs 2011
vs 46.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
141300459617776201020202024Waverly
2024361
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,802
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,113
+2%vs 2011
vs $31,548 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.477 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $237,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $570 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−25.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.3% in 2011
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−3%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waverly on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91%(533)
Black9%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.6%(121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(382)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(22)
Diversity Score
6
−73%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 16.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
Female
56.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Waverly

Day
Pop 347
Harold
Pop 368
Homeland
Pop 363
Houston
Pop 405
Places similar to Waverly
Head to head

Compare Waverly to nearby cities

WAVERLY VS
Marietta
Income$47,873−39%
Home value$161,800−28%
Population13,053+3516%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WAVERLY VS
Vienna
Income$60,388−23%
Home value$154,300−31%
Population10,321+2759%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WAVERLY VS
Parkersburg
Income$49,025−38%
Home value$121,600−46%
Population28,593+7820%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WAVERLY VS
Athens
Income$38,204−52%
Home value$247,000+10%
Population25,313+6912%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, West Virginia?

Waverly, West Virginia has about 395 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waverly, West Virginia earns about $78,802 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 $225,000, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Waverly, West Virginia?

About 41.6% 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 12.3% of people in Waverly, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Waverly with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →