Waverly, TN Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,981	3,657	92.5%	85.1%
Multiracial	233	174	5.4%	4.0%
Black	75	282	1.7%	6.6%
Hispanic	11	144	0.3%	3.4%
Asian	1	18	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	1	22	0.0%	0.5%

Waverly, Tennessee has an estimated population of 4,302, a less than 1% change from the 4,297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 26.9% in 2020 and 14.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waverly is ranked the 131st most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waverly's White Population

3,981 residents of Waverly, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waverly is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Waverly ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 85.1% to 92.5%.

Waverly is more White than neighboring New Johnsonville (87.4% White), Tennessee Ridge (88.9% White), and Erin (83.5% White). Waverly is less White than neighboring McEwen (94.7% White), and Eva (100% White).

Waverly's Black Population

75 residents of Waverly, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waverly is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Waverly ranks 128th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Black population has declined by an estimated 73.4%. Black residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 6.6% to 1.7%.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring McEwen (0.9% Black), New Johnsonville (0.2% Black), Eva (0% Black), and Tennessee Ridge (0% Black). Waverly is less Black than neighboring Erin (9.9% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

1 residents of Waverly, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Waverly ranks 260th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Asian population has declined by an estimated 94.4%. Asian residents' share of Waverly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waverly is less Asian than neighboring New Johnsonville (0.6% Asian), and Erin (0.7% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Waverly, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waverly is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waverly ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Waverly's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.3%.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Eva (0% Hispanic). Waverly is less Hispanic than neighboring McEwen (2.8% Hispanic), New Johnsonville (4.7% Hispanic), Tennessee Ridge (5% Hispanic), and Erin (1.6% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

1 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waverly ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.5%. 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 New Johnsonville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

233 residents of Waverly, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waverly is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waverly ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waverly's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Waverly's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.4%.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring McEwen (1.6% Multiracial), Eva (0% Multiracial), and Erin (4.3% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring New Johnsonville (6.7% Multiracial), and Tennessee Ridge (6.1% 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.