State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
620.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.03%
Growth Since 2010
-10.98%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Waverly, Virginia Population 2021
1,913
Waverly is a city located in Sussex County Virginia. With a 2020 population of 1,913, it is the 97th largest city in Virginia and the 7768th largest city in the United States . Waverly is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -10.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,149 in 2010. Waverly reached it's highest population of 2,157 in 2011. Spanning over 3 miles, Waverly has a population density of 620 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waverly is $65,079 with a poverty rate of 10.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $941 per month, and the median house value is $115,100. The median age in Waverly is 34.8 years, 30.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
Waverly Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waverly was:
- Black or African American: 67.45%
- White: 28.98%
- Two or more races: 2.54%
- Other race: 1.03%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Waverly, Virginia is 1,913 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,973.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,149.
Waverly, Virginia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,776 | 67.45% |
| White | 763 | 28.98% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 2.54% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 1.03% |
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Waverly Population by Race
Waverly Population Pyramid $2021
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Waverly Population by Age
Waverly Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 835 | 2.98 | 56.3 |
| Married | 363 | 4.29 | 65.3 |
| Non Family | 291 | 1.19 | 59.5 |
| Female | 117 | 3.44 | 22.2 |
| Male | 64 | 2.86 | 53.1 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
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Waverly Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 6.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 11.86% |
| High School Graduate | 670 | 40.75% |
| Some College | 287 | 17.46% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 11.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 3.77% |
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Waverly Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Waverly Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,062 | 827 | 139 |
| White | 509 | 453 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 50 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | |
| Other Race | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.45%.
Waverly Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,771
Average Earnings
$39,513
Average Male
$30,776
Average Female
Waverly Earnings by Educational Attainment
Waverly Language by Age
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Waverly Language
94.26% of Waverly residents speak only English, while 5.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.29% of the population.
Waverly Language
Waverly Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,729 | 180 | 10.41% |
| White | 589 | 50 | 8.49% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 27 | 18.88% |
| Other | 27 | 27 | 100.00% |
10.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.25%
Male Poverty Rate
11.17%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waverly
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waverly is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waverly is White, with 8.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.53%.
Waverly Poverty
Waverly Poverty Rate by Education
Waverly Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Waverly Married by Age and Sex
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Waverly Marriage
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.
Waverly Marital Status by Race
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Waverly Marital Status
Waverly Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 143 | 10.31% |
| White | 56 | 8.87% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 100.00% |
Waverly Veterans by Race
Waverly Veterans by Education
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2.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Waverly Veterans by Education
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64%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
Waverly Employment by Age
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Waverly Employment by Race
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Waverly Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.27%
Native Born
2.73%
Foreign Born
1.71%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.27% of Waverly residents were born in the United States, with 83.06% having been born in Virginia. 1.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Waverly Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,913 | -20 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 1,933 | -20 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 1,953 | -20 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 1,973 | -24 | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 1,997 | -22 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 2,019 | -39 | -1.90% |
| 2015 | 2,058 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 2,067 | -10 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 2,077 | -42 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 2,119 | -38 | -1.76% |
| 2011 | 2,157 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 2,154 | 0.00% |