Waverly, IA Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Waverly, Iowa had a population of 10,394 in 2020. It was 90.5% White, 2.2% Black, 1.5% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waverly, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waverly is the 39th most populous. 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's White Population

9,411 residents of Waverly identify as White, or 90.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Waverly slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waverly is ranked #710 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is less White than neighboring Janesville (95.9% White), Shell Rock (95.6% White), Plainfield (96.2% White), Denver (95.8% White), and Clarksville (96.5% White).

Waverly's Black Population

227 residents of Waverly identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waverly is ranked #88 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring Janesville (0% Black), Shell Rock (0% Black), Plainfield (0.5% Black), Denver (0% Black), and Clarksville (0% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

161 residents of Waverly identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waverly is ranked #83 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Asian than neighboring Janesville (0.5% Asian), Shell Rock (0.2% Asian), Plainfield (0% Asian), Denver (0.3% Asian), and Clarksville (0.2% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

285 residents of Waverly identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waverly is ranked #474 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Janesville (1.2% Hispanic), Shell Rock (1.6% Hispanic), Plainfield (0.5% Hispanic), Denver (1.3% Hispanic), and Clarksville (1.3% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Waverly identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waverly is ranked #452 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Janesville (0% Native American/Other), Shell Rock (0.2% Native American/Other), Denver (0% Native American/Other), and Clarksville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

274 residents of Waverly identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waverly is ranked #520 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Janesville (2.4% Multiracial), Shell Rock (2.5% Multiracial), Plainfield (2.5% Multiracial), and Clarksville (1.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.