Waverly is a city located in Humphreys County Tennessee. Waverly has a 2024 population of 4,265. It is also the county seat of Humphreys County. Waverly is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,304 in 2020.
The average household income in Waverly is $63,479 with a poverty rate of 11.79%. The median age in Waverly is 46.7 years: 43.2 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waverly was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,975 | 92.79% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,861 | 2.21 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 771 | 1.24 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 688 | 2.3 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 299 | 4.31 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 103 | 2.8 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 420 | 12.22% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 475 | 13.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 234 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,361 | 39.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 580 | 16.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,265 | 2,816 | 655 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 78 | 53 |
| Black | 83 | 43 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,058 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,153 | $41,863 | $27,887 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,358 | $42,857 | $24,482 |
| Some College | $43,479 | $44,588 | $21,250 |
$29,358
Average Earnings
$42,857
Average Male
$24,482
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.75% of Waverly residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,859 | 353 | 9.15% |
| Multiple | 211 | 67 | 31.75% |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 4 | 4.82% |
11.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.21%
Male Poverty Rate
8.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waverly is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waverly is Hispanic, with 4.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.15% |
| High School | 16.46% |
| Some College | 2.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.98% |
| Male Employed | 2.02% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,948 | $82,682 |
| Households | $43,750 | $63,479 |
| Married Families | $68,516 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,706 | $36,332 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
368
Number of Veterans
324
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 153 |
| 75+ | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 10.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
20.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56%
Born in Waverly
97.71%
Native Born
2.29%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
97.71% of Waverly residents were born in the United States, with 56% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,216 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 4,226 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 4,236 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 4,245 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 4,255 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 4,265 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 4,275 | 79 | 1.88% |
| 2022 | 4,196 | -132 | -3.05% |
| 2021 | 4,328 | 24 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 4,304 | 155 | 3.74% |
| 2019 | 4,149 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 4,138 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 4,137 | 49 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 4,088 | 40 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 4,048 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 4,044 | -33 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 4,077 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 4,091 | -34 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 4,125 | 51 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 4,074 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,028 | 103 | 2.62% |
| 1990 | 3,925 | -480 | -10.9% |
| 1980 | 4,405 | 611 | 16.1% |
| 1970 | 3,794 | 903 | 31.23% |
| 1960 | 2,891 | -1,325 | -31.43% |