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Waverly

West Virginia · 369 residents · 1.513 sq mi
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Waverly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,676. Population has fallen 41% since 2019, a loss of 254 residents. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−41%since 2019
from 623 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
244 / sq mi
−41%since 2019
from 412 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+13%since 2019
from 42.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
141300459617776201020202024Waverly
2024361
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,676
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,814
−2%since 2019
from $26,391 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services10.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
25.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(13)
Diversity Score5.1%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(341)
Black1.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.3%(9)
Diversity Score13.1%(48)
Diversity Score
13
+156%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+2%since 2019
from 15.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
Female
51.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waverly, West Virginia?

Waverly, West Virginia has about 369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waverly, West Virginia earns about $73,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Waverly, West Virginia?

About 24.7% 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 10.0% 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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