Waverly, FL Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Waverly, Florida has an estimated population of 187, a dramatic decrease from the 661 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 Florida 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 67.9% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 919th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 825th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

171 residents of Waverly, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 778th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. White residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 36.8% to 91.4%.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Dundee (28% White), Lake Hamilton (43% White), Cypress Gardens (67.6% White), Lake Wales (44.3% White), and Winter Haven (41.5% 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 considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 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 35.7% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Black than neighboring Dundee (10.1% Black), Lake Hamilton (12.4% Black), Cypress Gardens (4.9% Black), Lake Wales (21.8% Black), and Winter Haven (27.8% 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 slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 775th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Asian than neighboring Dundee (3.1% Asian), Lake Hamilton (12.7% Asian), Cypress Gardens (1.4% Asian), Lake Wales (1.1% Asian), and Winter Haven (1.6% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Waverly, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 89.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 24.1% to 8.6%.

Waverly is less Hispanic than neighboring Dundee (55.9% Hispanic), Lake Hamilton (30.6% Hispanic), Cypress Gardens (22.8% Hispanic), Lake Wales (30.8% Hispanic), and Winter Haven (24.4% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waverly, or 0.0% 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 Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dundee (0.5% Native American/Other), Lake Hamilton (0.2% Native American/Other), Cypress Gardens (0.2% Native American/Other), Lake Wales (0.2% Native American/Other), and Winter Haven (0.9% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Waverly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 715th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Dundee (2.4% Multiracial), Lake Hamilton (1.1% Multiracial), Cypress Gardens (3.1% Multiracial), Lake Wales (1.8% Multiracial), and Winter Haven (3.8% 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.