New Waverly is a city located in Walker County Texas. New Waverly has a 2024 population of 1,009. New Waverly is currently growing at a rate of 2.33% annually and its population has increased by 10.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 917 in 2020.
The average household income in New Waverly is $69,699 with a poverty rate of 22.69%. The median age in New Waverly is 35.7 years: 37.4 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Waverly was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 928 | 84.21% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 7.08% |
| Asian | 77 | 6.99% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 371 | 2.97 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 150 | 3.65 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.02 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 48 | 5.83 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Male | 43 | 3.3 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
3.73
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 1.59% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 13.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 454 | 60.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 3.84% |
| Some College | 92 | 12.17% |
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 | 608 | 579 | 114 |
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Black | 56 | 47 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $120,326 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,094 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,125 | $45,610 | $39,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,237 | $46,453 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $39,038 | $0 | $33,625 |
$45,237
Average Earnings
$46,453
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.39% of New Waverly residents speak only English, while 2.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 885 | 199 | 22.49% |
| Black | 78 | 29 | 37.18% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 22 | 35.48% |
22.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.55%
Male Poverty Rate
16.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Waverly is Black, with 37.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Waverly is White, with 22.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.97% |
| Some College | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,477 | $95,144 |
| Households | $45,799 | $69,699 |
| Married Families | $103,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $20,299 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 5.64% |
| Black | 1 | 1.67% |
| Other Race | 1 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
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
62.52%
Born in New Waverly
91.47%
Native Born
8.53%
Foreign Born
6.99%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
91.47% of New Waverly residents were born in the United States, with 62.52% having been born in Texas. 6.99% 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 | 1,124 | 23 | 2.09% |
| 2028 | 1,101 | 23 | 2.13% |
| 2027 | 1,078 | 23 | 2.18% |
| 2026 | 1,055 | 23 | 2.23% |
| 2025 | 1,032 | 23 | 2.28% |
| 2024 | 1,009 | 23 | 2.33% |
| 2023 | 986 | 33 | 3.46% |
| 2022 | 953 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2021 | 949 | 32 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 917 | -144 | -13.57% |
| 2019 | 1,061 | -15 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 1,076 | -9 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 1,085 | 15 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 1,070 | 24 | 2.29% |
| 2015 | 1,046 | 15 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 1,031 | 14 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1,017 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 1,010 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,006 | -26 | -2.52% |
| 2010 | 1,032 | 0 | 0% |