Waverly, NY Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,808	4,001	88.5%	91.5%
Hispanic	261	75	6.1%	1.7%
Black	101	63	2.3%	1.4%
Multiracial	94	191	2.2%	4.4%
Asian	41	22	1.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	21	0.0%	0.5%

Waverly, New York has an estimated population of 4,305, a slight decrease from the 4,373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 16.0% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 393rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 395th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

3,808 residents of Waverly, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 91.5% to 88.5%.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Sayre (88.2% White). Waverly is less White than neighboring South Waverly (93.1% White), Athens (89.2% White), Greens Landing (92.1% White), and Nichols (96% White).

Waverly's Black Population

101 residents of Waverly, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waverly is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 650th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.3%. Black residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.3%.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring South Waverly (0% Black), Sayre (2% Black), Athens (1.3% Black), and Nichols (0% Black). Waverly is less Black than neighboring Greens Landing (5.7% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

41 residents of Waverly, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waverly is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 960th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.4%. Asian residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Waverly is more Asian than neighboring South Waverly (0% Asian), Sayre (0.6% Asian), Greens Landing (0% Asian), and Nichols (0% Asian). Waverly is less Asian than neighboring Athens (2.5% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

261 residents of Waverly, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 1084th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 248.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 1.7% to 6.1%.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring South Waverly (4.7% Hispanic), Sayre (2.4% Hispanic), Athens (5.1% Hispanic), Greens Landing (0% Hispanic), and Nichols (0% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 801st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 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 Sayre (0.8% Native American/Other), Athens (0.6% Native American/Other), and Nichols (0.2% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Waverly, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.2%.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Athens (1.3% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Sayre (6% Multiracial), and Nichols (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.