Waverly, AL Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	299	140	94.9%	88.1%
Multiracial	14	2	4.4%	1.3%
Native American/Other	2	2	0.6%	1.3%
Black	0	14	0.0%	8.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.6%

Waverly, Alabama has an estimated population of 315, a dramatic increase from the 159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waverly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waverly has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waverly, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 469th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Waverly was ranked the 535th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

299 residents of Waverly, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 143rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has grown by an estimated 113.6%. White residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 88.1% to 94.9%.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Camp Hill (16.2% White), Loachapoka (65.9% White), Auburn (65.7% White), Notasulga (33.8% White), and Opelika (51.3% White).

Waverly's Black Population

0 residents of Waverly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waverly is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 345th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 8.8% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Black than neighboring Camp Hill (82.8% Black), Loachapoka (17% Black), Auburn (17% Black), Notasulga (61.9% Black), and Opelika (37.7% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

0 residents of Waverly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waverly is less Asian than neighboring Loachapoka (0.9% Asian), Auburn (8.5% Asian), and Opelika (1.8% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Waverly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Hispanic than neighboring Camp Hill (1% Hispanic), Loachapoka (9% Hispanic), Auburn (5.4% Hispanic), Notasulga (1.8% Hispanic), and Opelika (7.2% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Waverly, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Waverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camp Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), Loachapoka (0% Native American/Other), Notasulga (0% Native American/Other), and Opelika (0.4% Native American/Other). Waverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Auburn (0.7% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Waverly, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.4%.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Camp Hill (0% Multiracial), Auburn (2.7% Multiracial), Notasulga (2.5% Multiracial), and Opelika (1.6% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Loachapoka (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.