Waverly, MO Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	696	690	77.2%	88.0%
Native American/Other	68	3	7.5%	0.4%
Hispanic	64	67	7.1%	8.5%
Black	53	7	5.9%	0.9%
Multiracial	20	16	2.2%	2.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Waverly, Missouri has an estimated population of 901, a large increase from the 784 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 7.5% Native American/Other, 7.1% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Missouri 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 21.8% in 2020 and 38.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 393rd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 403rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

696 residents of Waverly, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 652nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 88.0% to 77.2%.

Waverly is less White than neighboring Grand Pass (91.7% White), Blackburn (88.8% White), Alma (95.1% White), Mount Leonard (94.2% White), and Malta Bend (99.1% White).

Waverly's Black Population

53 residents of Waverly, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waverly is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 434th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Black population has grown by an estimated 657.1%. Black residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 0.9% to 5.9%.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring Grand Pass (0% Black), Alma (0% Black), Mount Leonard (0% Black), and Malta Bend (0.9% Black). Waverly is less Black than neighboring Blackburn (7.1% 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 Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 578th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waverly's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Waverly, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 71st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 8.5% to 7.1%.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Pass (4.2% Hispanic), Blackburn (2.1% Hispanic), Alma (0.4% Hispanic), Mount Leonard (0% Hispanic), and Malta Bend (0% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Waverly, or 7.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waverly is higher than in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2166.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 0.4% to 7.5%.

Waverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Pass (0% Native American/Other), Blackburn (0% Native American/Other), Alma (0.2% Native American/Other), Mount Leonard (1.9% Native American/Other), and Malta Bend (0% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Waverly, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 966th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Blackburn (2.1% Multiracial), and Malta Bend (0% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Pass (4.2% Multiracial), Alma (4.2% Multiracial), and Mount Leonard (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.