Waverly is a village located in Pike County Ohio. Waverly has a 2024 population of 4,099. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Waverly is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,157 in 2020.
The average household income in Waverly is $69,619 with a poverty rate of 12.98%. The median age in Waverly is 40.4 years: 37.6 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waverly was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,070 | 98% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,846 | 2.19 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 762 | 1.13 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 755 | 3.02 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 194 | 2.84 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 135 | 2.65 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
50.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 6.74% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 7.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 458 | 14.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,346 | 43.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 2.65% |
| Some College | 533 | 17.2% |
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 | 3,021 | 2,743 | 667 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 47 | 10 |
| Asian | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Black | 12 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,291 | $46,497 | $29,707 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,703 | $86,458 | $40,887 |
| High School Graduate | $34,355 | $46,875 | $23,654 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,664 | $46,601 | $30,332 |
| Some College | $35,789 | $34,674 | $36,184 |
$37,664
Average Earnings
$46,601
Average Male
$30,332
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.51% of Waverly residents speak only English, while 4.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,008 | 485 | 12.1% |
| Multiple | 57 | 37 | 64.91% |
| Asian | 14 | 5 | 35.71% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
12.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.43%
Male Poverty Rate
14.47%
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 White, with 12.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.78% |
| High School | 18.16% |
| Some College | 15.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.73% |
| Female Employed | 7.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,545 | $86,348 |
| Households | $49,519 | $69,619 |
| Married Families | $75,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,554 | $43,348 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
337
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 165 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 10.68% |
| Black | 12 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
80.16%
Born in Waverly
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.66% of Waverly residents were born in the United States, with 80.16% having been born in Ohio. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,027 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 4,042 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 4,056 | -15 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 4,071 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 4,085 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 4,099 | -15 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 4,114 | -12 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 4,126 | -22 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 4,148 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 4,157 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 4,170 | -26 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 4,196 | -35 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 4,231 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 4,242 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 4,253 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,266 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 4,285 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 4,304 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 4,323 | -20 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 4,343 | 0 | 0% |