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Waverly

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.261
State:
Missouri

Waverly is a city located in Lafayette County, Missouri. Waverly has a 2026 population of 827. Waverly is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 794 in 2020.

The median household income in Waverly is $47,969 with a poverty rate of 9.82%. The median age in Waverly is 34 years: 29.6 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.0 males.

827
Total Population
656
Density (mi²)
6 0.73%
Growth

Waverly Population

Waverly Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202682760.73%
202582150.61%
202481691.12%
2023807121.51%
202279550.63%
2021790-4-0.5%
202079430.38%
201983970.84%
2018832-2-0.24%
201783430.36%
2016831-3-0.36%
201583410.12%
2014833-4-0.48%
2013837-5-0.59%
2012842-4-0.47%
2011846-3-0.35%
201084900%

Median Age

Overall: 34 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 29.6 years

Waverly Adults

There are 606 adults, (193 of whom are seniors) in Waverly.

Sex Ratio

Female: 421 (46.7%)
Male: 480 (53.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waverly includes 81.91% White, 7.77% other race, 5.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White73881.91%
Other race707.77%
Black or African American535.88%
Two or more races394.33%
Native American10.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White424.66%
Two or more races192.11%
Other race30.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69677.25%
Other race677.44%
Black or African American535.88%
Two or more races202.22%
Native American10.11%

Waverly Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waverly 's average per capita income is $37,083. Household income levels show a median of $47,969. The poverty rate stands at 9.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$56,563-
Families$56,406$72,489
Households$47,969$60,760
Non Families$25,278$32,315

$37,083

Average Income

$47,969

Median Household Income

9.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)