Waverly, KS Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Waverly, Kansas had a population of 574 in 2020. It was 92.9% White, 1.0% Black, 0.3% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 2.8% 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 740 places in Kansas, Waverly is the 269th 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

533 residents of Waverly identify as White, or 92.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Waverly considerably larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Waverly is ranked #146 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Melvern (91% White), and Williamsburg (91% White). Waverly is less White than neighboring Olivet (95.9% White), Harris (95.7% White), and New Strawn (93.5% White).

Waverly's Black Population

6 residents of Waverly identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Waverly is ranked #178 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring Melvern (0.3% Black), Williamsburg (0.3% Black), Olivet (0% Black), and New Strawn (0% Black). Waverly is less Black than neighboring Harris (2.1% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

2 residents of Waverly identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Waverly is ranked #265 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Asian than neighboring Melvern (0% Asian), Williamsburg (0% Asian), Olivet (0% Asian), and Harris (0% Asian). Waverly is less Asian than neighboring New Strawn (0.5% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Waverly identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waverly slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Waverly is ranked #467 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Melvern (1.7% Hispanic), Williamsburg (2.8% Hispanic), Olivet (1.4% Hispanic), and Harris (0% Hispanic). Waverly is less Hispanic than neighboring New Strawn (3.6% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waverly identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Waverly is ranked #529 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Melvern (1.4% Native American/Other), and Williamsburg (1% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Waverly identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Waverly is ranked #569 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Olivet (2.7% Multiracial), Harris (2.1% Multiracial), and New Strawn (2.4% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Melvern (5.6% Multiracial), and Williamsburg (4.9% Multiracial).

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