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Waverly

County:
Sussex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.085
State:
Virginia

Waverly is a town located in Sussex County, Virginia. Waverly has a 2026 population of 1,927. Waverly is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,947 in 2020.

The median household income in Waverly is $50,156 with a poverty rate of 7.84%. The median age in Waverly is 38.6 years: 27.5 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

1.9K
Total Population
625
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.16%
Growth

Waverly Population

Waverly Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,927-3-0.16%
20251,930-4-0.21%
20241,934-11-0.57%
20231,945311.62%
20221,914-40-2.05%
20211,95470.36%
20201,947-10-0.51%
20191,941-24-1.22%
20181,965-32-1.6%
20171,997-28-1.38%
20162,025-34-1.65%
20152,059-9-0.44%
20142,068-9-0.43%
20132,077-43-2.03%
20122,120-38-1.76%
20112,15890.42%
20102,154-1-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 27.5 years

Waverly Adults

There are 1,725 adults, (484 of whom are seniors) in Waverly.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,196 (51.5%)
Male: 1,128 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waverly includes 77.93% Black or African American, 19.15% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,81177.93%
White44519.15%
Two or more races682.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races291.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,81177.93%
White44519.15%
Two or more races391.68%

Waverly Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waverly 's average per capita income is $32,395. Household income levels show a median of $50,156. The poverty rate stands at 7.84%.

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$77,321-
Families$55,750$83,951
Households$50,156$72,617
Non Families$23,977$44,798

$32,395

Average Income

$50,156

Median Household Income

7.84%

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)