Waverly, NE Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,910	3,987	88.1%	93.2%
Hispanic	340	118	7.7%	2.8%
Native American/Other	152	9	3.4%	0.2%
Multiracial	38	101	0.9%	2.4%
Black	0	24	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	40	0.0%	0.9%

Waverly, Nebraska has an estimated population of 4,440, an increase from the 4,279 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 7.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 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 considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 13.0% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 38th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

3,910 residents of Waverly, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 93.2% to 88.1%.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Prairie Home (0% White). Waverly is less White than neighboring Greenwood (90% White), Walton (93.1% White), Eagle (93% White), and Alvo (91.1% 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 slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 0.6% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Black than neighboring Walton (2.1% 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 Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Waverly is less Asian than neighboring Greenwood (1.3% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

340 residents of Waverly, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 378th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 188.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 2.8% to 7.7%.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairie Home (0% Hispanic), Greenwood (5.7% Hispanic), Walton (0% Hispanic), Eagle (3.7% Hispanic), and Alvo (1.6% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of Waverly, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waverly is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1588.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.4%.

Waverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairie Home (0% Native American/Other), Greenwood (1.8% Native American/Other), Walton (0% Native American/Other), Eagle (1.6% Native American/Other), and Alvo (1.6% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Waverly, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.9%.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Prairie Home (0% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwood (1.2% Multiracial), Walton (4.8% Multiracial), Eagle (1.7% Multiracial), and Alvo (5.7% 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.