Waverly, MI Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Waverly, Michigan has an estimated population of 23,575, a less than 1% change from the 23,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% White, 15.0% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, and 1.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan 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 54.1% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 54th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

14,910 residents of Waverly, or 63.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 683rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 65.1% to 63.2%.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Lansing (50.6% White). Waverly is less White than neighboring Edgemont Park (65.6% White), Dimondale (85.7% White), Wacousta (93.7% White), and Grand Ledge (88.6% White).

Waverly's Black Population

3,543 residents of Waverly, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.0%.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring Dimondale (1.6% Black), Wacousta (0% Black), and Grand Ledge (1.1% Black). Waverly is less Black than neighboring Edgemont Park (18.4% Black), and Lansing (21.9% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

1,500 residents of Waverly, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waverly is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Asian residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.4%.

Waverly is more Asian than neighboring Edgemont Park (0% Asian), Lansing (5.3% Asian), Dimondale (1.3% Asian), Wacousta (0% Asian), and Grand Ledge (0.5% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

2,134 residents of Waverly, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 8.3% to 9.1%.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgemont Park (5.3% Hispanic), Dimondale (1.8% Hispanic), Wacousta (2.5% Hispanic), and Grand Ledge (5.1% Hispanic). Waverly is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansing (12.9% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Waverly, or 1.0% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 449th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 59.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Waverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgemont Park (0% Native American/Other), Dimondale (0.6% Native American/Other), Wacousta (0% Native American/Other), and Grand Ledge (0.4% Native American/Other). Waverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (1.4% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

1,252 residents of Waverly, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Wacousta (3.7% Multiracial), and Grand Ledge (4.4% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgemont Park (10.6% Multiracial), Lansing (7.8% Multiracial), and Dimondale (9% 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.