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 $67,971 with a poverty rate of 10.42%. The median age in Waverly is 44.8 years: 38.3 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waverly was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,059 | 97.71% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,857 | 2.18 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Married | 764 | 2.92 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Non Family | 694 | 1.09 | 39 | 61 |
| Female | 264 | 2.73 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 135 | 2.54 | 57 | 43 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
49.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 6.3% |
| Associates Degree | 327 | 10.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 484 | 15.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 6.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,301 | 41.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 522 | 16.7% |
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 | 3,055 | 2,784 | 642 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 34 | 34 |
| Asian | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 13 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 77.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,056 | $46,389 | $29,032 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,970 | $59,118 | $38,811 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $46,928 | $20,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,681 | $46,243 | $28,676 |
| Some College | $34,375 | $0 | $33,681 |
$38,681
Average Earnings
$46,243
Average Male
$28,676
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.79% of Waverly residents speak only English, while 4.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,978 | 402 | 10.11% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Asian | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
10.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.02%
Male Poverty Rate
11.76%
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 10.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.8% |
| High School | 13.02% |
| Some College | 10.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 7.14% |
| Male Employed | 6.52% |
| Female Employed | 6.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,555 | $80,233 |
| Households | $55,146 | $67,971 |
| Married Families | $73,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,654 | $44,624 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
361
Number of Veterans
348
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 51 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 10.66% |
| Black | 11 | 84.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
79.61%
Born in Waverly
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
99.52% of Waverly residents were born in the United States, with 79.61% having been born in Ohio. 0.07% 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% |