Population 23,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waverly
Household size in Waverly
| Period | Waverly | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Waverly are small: just 2.10 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.21 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have smaller households.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Waverly is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Waverly than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, 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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Waverly than nationally: 44.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 40.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of renters.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Waverly are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Waverly has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Waverly was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Michigan overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $742 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $898 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $887 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,130 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Waverly costs $1,130 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $389 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Waverly than nationally: 43.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Waverly is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Waverly is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.5 points, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.10 | 43.7 | 9.0% | 44.5% | 4.3% | 1979 | $1,130 | 43.5% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| Lansing | 2.28 | 36.2 | 13.5% | 43.1% | 8.7% | 1963 | $1,101 | 31.0% | 90.5% | 7.7% |
| Grand Ledge | 2.32 | 45.4 | 5.2% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 1978 | $1,384 | 41.5% | 96.8% | 4.4% |
| Wacousta | 2.55 | 41.8 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 1983 | $1,407 | 40.6% | 98.5% | 4.0% |
| Dimondale | 2.51 | 46.7 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,088 | 39.7% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Dewitt | 2.59 | 42.8 | 7.5% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 1989 | $1,279 | 49.6% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| East Lansing | 2.27 | 28.5 | 6.1% | 59.7% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,164 | 62.4% | 97.8% | 5.8% |
| West Windsor | 2.68 | 40.8 | 7.7% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1985 | $999 | 26.4% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| Holt | 2.43 | 39.8 | 10.5% | 32.9% | 8.2% | 1987 | $1,456 | 40.7% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
| South Riley | 2.52 | 44.0 | 6.7% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1985 | $1,027 | 34.7% | 94.8% | 3.6% |
| Eagle | 2.67 | 38.8 | 10.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1979 | $1,237 | 27.5% | 95.3% | 1.3% |
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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