Waverly, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Waverly, Iowa Info Snack

Population
10,172
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
10.5%
Median Home
$175,600
Median Income
$65,701
Median Rent
$783

Waverly SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
9.5

Waverly, IA Cost Of Living

90
Waverly's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Waverly Iowa National Average
Overall 90 92 100
Services 89 95 100
Groceries 93 95 100
Health 93 102 100
Housing 81 74 100
Transportation 92 100 100
Utilities 84 99 100

Waverly, IA Photos

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Rankings for Waverly in Iowa

Map Of Waverly, IA

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Population over time in Waverly

Year Population % Change
2020 10,172 1.0%
2019 10,075 0.2%
2018 10,052 0.0%
2017 10,049 0.4%
2016 10,013 0.2%
2015 9,998 0.5%
2014 9,949 0.7%
2013 9,881 0.8%
2012 9,803 0.5%
2011 9,754 -

Race / Ethnicity in Waverly

White
91.2% (9,279)
African American
2.1% (214)
American Indian
0.3% (33)
Asian
2.2% (219)
Hawaiian
0.1% (15)
Other
0.1% (8)
Two Or More
1.8% (183)
Hispanic
2.2% (221)
Race Waverly IA USA
White 91.2% 85.0% 60.1%
African American 2.1% 3.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.1% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.8% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.2% 6.2% 18.2%

Gender in Waverly

Female
52.9% (5,378)
Male
47.1% (4,794)
Gender Waverly IA USA
Female 52.9% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 47.1% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Waverly for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (101)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (305)
High School / GED
25.0% (2,543)
Some College
17.0% (1,729)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,017)
Bachelor's Degree
27.0% (2,746)
Master's Degree
12.0% (1,220)
Professional Degree
2.0% (203)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (305)
Education Waverly IA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 1.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 25.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 17.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Waverly, Iowa

Less than $10,000
5.1% (51,561)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (37,239)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (94,243)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (80,207)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.5% (96,821)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.4% (217,705)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (136,925)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.4% (207,393)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (73,618)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (21,484)
Income Waverly IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 4.0% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.4% 19.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 5.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 5.0% 8.3%

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