Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waverly, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,127

Median Agei

50.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%4,026

Two or More

1.2%48

Asian

0.6%25

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%24

Black

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%187

High School Diploma

41.9%1,406

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%126

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%339

Associate's Degree

5.8%196

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%533

Master's Degree

5.6%189

Professional Degree

0.9%31

Doctorate

1%32

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$168,900

Median Renti

$976

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.2%1,068

Renter-Occupied

48.8%1,019

Total Units

2,361

Homeownership

51.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%30

$50K–$100K

11.1%119

$100K–$150K

14.5%155

$150K–$200K

39.8%425

$200K–$300K

21.3%228

$300K–$500K

7.6%81

$500K–$1M

2.8%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

136

$500–$750

132

$750–$1,000

265

$1,000–$1,250

216

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

106

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%33

2000–2009

8.2%193

1990–1999

5.8%136

1980–1989

6.9%163

1970–1979

9.6%226

1960–1969

18.9%447

1950–1959

36.1%852

1940–1949

3.3%77

1939 or earlier

9.9%234

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.9%1,312

Electricity

35.6%743

Bottled/LP Gas

1%21

No Fuel

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,172

Mean Household Incomei

$75,982

Per Capita Incomei

$38,304

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

1,700

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%109

$10K–$15K

4.7%99

$15K–$20K

7.6%158

$20K–$25K

2.5%53

$25K–$30K

2.4%50

$30K–$35K

10%208

$35K–$40K

5.7%118

$40K–$45K

4.1%86

$45K–$50K

5.5%115

$50K–$60K

6.3%131

$60K–$75K

7.3%153

$75K–$100K

15.3%319

$100K–$125K

5.8%121

$125K–$150K

7.9%164

$150K–$200K

5.1%106

$200K+

4.6%97

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

212

Residentsi

250

Avg. Tenant Renti

$363/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers145 homes81% occupied$345/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 859 homes98% occupied$407/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,172/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

69.3%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

29.3%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

0.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

74.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.7% of subsidized households are minority

43.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,595

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,641

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

263(7.4% of civilian adults)