Waverly, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 361, Waverly's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Waverly is a small community located in West Virginia, within Wood County. The total population is 361. It ranks as the 272nd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waverly is 57.3 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waverly is $68,507. This is 15% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Waverly, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $271,200. Housing costs are 67% higher than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Waverly was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 16.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waverly, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.