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Better Waverly

Maryland · Baltimore · 2,798 residents · 0.422 sq mi
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The short version

Better Waverly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $150,093. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Better Waverly; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,798
Population density
6,630 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,639
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,301
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,093
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,402
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.9%
56.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(409)
Black72.6%(2,030)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(200)
Asian0.9%(25)
Other4.8%(134)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,556)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(409)
Black72.6%(2,030)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(200)
Asian0.9%(25)
Other4.8%(134)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,556)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
Female
59.0%
Foreign born
5.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland?

Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland has about 2,798 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $53,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $150,093, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.

How educated are people in Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 20.7% of people in Better Waverly, Baltimore, Maryland 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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