Waverly, KS Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	605	533	96.8%	92.9%
Hispanic	13	17	2.1%	3.0%
Multiracial	6	16	1.0%	2.8%
Asian	1	2	0.2%	0.3%
Black	0	6	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Waverly, Kansas has an estimated population of 625, an increase from the 574 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 Kansas 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 13.6% in 2020 and 6.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 269th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 269th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

605 residents of Waverly, or 96.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 92.9% to 96.8%.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Melvern (94.9% White), Williamsburg (95.4% White), Olivet (57.8% White), and New Strawn (90.2% White). Waverly is less White than neighboring Harris (100% 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 lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 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 1.0% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Black than neighboring Melvern (2% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

1 residents of Waverly, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waverly is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 265th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Waverly is more Asian than neighboring Williamsburg (0% Asian), Olivet (0% Asian), Harris (0% Asian), and New Strawn (0% Asian). Waverly is less Asian than neighboring Melvern (0.3% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Waverly, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 470th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.1%.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Melvern (0.9% Hispanic), Williamsburg (0% Hispanic), Olivet (0% Hispanic), and Harris (0% Hispanic). Waverly is less Hispanic than neighboring New Strawn (5.1% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

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

Waverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williamsburg (0.8% Native American/Other), and New Strawn (0.8% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Waverly, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 571st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.0%.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Harris (0% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Melvern (2% Multiracial), Williamsburg (3.8% Multiracial), Olivet (42.2% Multiracial), and New Strawn (4% 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.