Waverly, West Virginia Population 2024

277

Waverly is a city located in Wood County West Virginia. Waverly has a 2024 population of 277. Waverly is currently declining at a rate of -26.91% annually and its population has decreased by -59.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 687 in 2020.

The average household income in Waverly is $69,071 with a poverty rate of 18.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Waverly is 40 years, 42.7 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.

Waverly Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waverly was:

  • White: 97.72%
  • Native American: 2.28%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
  • Two or more races: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
183.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-59.68% (-410)
The current population of Waverly, West Virginia is 277 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 687.

Waverly, West Virginia Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White47197.72%
Native American112.28%
Black or African American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%
Two or more races00%

White

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Waverly Population by Race

Waverly Population Pyramid 2024

Waverly Median Age

40

Total

42.7

Male

33.5

Female

Waverly Adults

There are 349 adults, (52 of whom are seniors) in Waverly.

Waverly Age Dependency

62.3

Age Dependency Ratio

17.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

44.8

Child Dependency Ratio

Waverly Sex Ratio

Female23648.96%
Male24651.04%

Waverly Population by Age

Waverly Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1642.9470.129.9
Married1143.366.733.3
Non Family3901000
Female116.090100
Male0000

3.1

Average Family Size

2.94

Average Household Size

70.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Waverly Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Waverly Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Waverly Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.27%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.78%.

Waverly Educational Attainment by Race

Waverly Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Waverly Language

100% of Waverly residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.

Waverly Language

Waverly Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White4447115.99%
Native1111100%

18.02%

Overall Poverty Rate

11.38%

Male Poverty Rate

25.84%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Waverly

The race most likely to be in poverty in Waverly is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Waverly is White, with 15.99% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.37%.

Waverly Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School41.18%
Some College8.47%
Less Than 9th Grade0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Waverly Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed14.1%
Female Unemployed0%

Waverly Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Waverly Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Waverly Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

77.7%

Overall Marriage Rate

72.5%

Male Marriage Rate

83.8%

Female Marriage Rate

Waverly Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Waverly Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Waverly Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Waverly Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

27

Number of Veterans

27

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Waverly Veterans by War

count

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Waverly Veterans by Age

count

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Waverly Veterans by Race

Waverly Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Waverly Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

43.6%

Labor Force Participation

43.6%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Waverly Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Waverly Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Waverly Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

81.74%

Born in Waverly

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of Waverly residents were born in the United States, with 81.74% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Waverly Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2024277-102-26.91%
2023379-103-21.37%
2022482-241-33.33%
2021723365.24%
20206876410.27%
201962322154.98%
20184026218.24%
201734014675.26%
2016194-21-9.77%
2015215-19-8.12%
2014234-70-23.03%
2013304-154-33.62%
2012458-128-21.84%
201158619148.35%
201039500%

Waverly Population by Year