Population 11,279 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waverly
Household size in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Waverly has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.54, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.2, Waverly is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 38.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only nine are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Waverly than nationally: 10.2%, against 11.6%. Iowa as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Waverly
Renters in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Waverly own their homes; 28.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Waverly than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Iowa as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Waverly are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Iowa overall, where the median home dates to 1971. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $700 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,034 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$334 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Waverly costs $1,034 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $334 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Waverly
Bachelor's degrees in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Waverly than nationally: 42.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Waverly: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Waverly has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Waverly compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 2.46 | 35.2 | 10.2% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 1976 | $1,034 | 42.9% | 95.4% | 2.7% |
| Janesville | 2.44 | 45.0 | 8.2% | 11.5% | 11.0% | 1975 | $830 | 36.3% | 97.9% | 1.9% |
| Bremer | 2.70 | 38.0 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 18.1% | 1968 | $865 | 41.3% | 99.1% | 0.1% |
| Shell Rock | 2.57 | 42.0 | 6.0% | 14.2% | 9.6% | 1959 | $908 | 22.3% | 93.8% | 3.1% |
| Denver | 2.75 | 38.3 | 6.3% | 12.9% | 7.0% | 1973 | $947 | 43.8% | 98.8% | 4.4% |
| Horton | 2.49 | 42.2 | 4.1% | 9.6% | 15.6% | 1951 | $753 | 24.9% | 95.4% | 1.8% |
| Plainfield | 2.43 | 42.0 | 4.3% | 10.9% | 14.2% | 1944 | $730 | 16.2% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| Clarksville | 2.27 | 49.4 | 4.8% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 1938 | $734 | 18.9% | 93.9% | 2.7% |
| Knittel | 2.46 | 41.1 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 1943 | $833 | 25.0% | 94.3% | 1.8% |
| North Cedar | 2.42 | 42.5 | 5.0% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 1979 | $930 | 47.1% | 97.9% | 3.5% |
| Tripoli | 2.35 | 46.0 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 5.1% | 1949 | $868 | 28.8% | 95.7% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Waverly. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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