Demographics & People — Waverly, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 528 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
| Median Age | 39.9 |
| Total Households | 225 |
| Family Households | 129 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0546 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 519 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 159 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 137 |
| Irish | 95 |
| English | 76 |
| Other groups | 58 |
| European | 38 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 23 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| American | 20 |
| Scottish | 15 |
Language
| English Only | 516 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 516 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 15 |
| Population 18+ | 391 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waverly, Kansas.