Waverly, MI Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Waverly, Michigan had a population of 23,812 in 2020. It was 65.1% White, 15.1% Black, 5.8% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.1% 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 745 places in Michigan, Waverly is the 54th 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

15,491 residents of Waverly identify as White, or 65.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Waverly slightly less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Waverly is ranked #683 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more White than neighboring Edgemont Park (64.8% White), and Lansing (51.3% White). Waverly is less White than neighboring Dimondale (91.4% White), Wacousta (91.1% White), and Grand Ledge (87.3% White).

Waverly's Black Population

3,607 residents of Waverly identify as Black, or 15.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Waverly is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring Edgemont Park (13.2% Black), Dimondale (1.9% Black), Wacousta (0.3% Black), and Grand Ledge (1.4% Black). Waverly is less Black than neighboring Lansing (22.5% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

1,370 residents of Waverly identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Waverly is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Asian than neighboring Edgemont Park (1.4% Asian), Lansing (4.2% Asian), Dimondale (0.4% Asian), Wacousta (1.4% Asian), and Grand Ledge (0.4% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

1,977 residents of Waverly identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Waverly is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring Dimondale (2.6% Hispanic), Wacousta (4.1% Hispanic), and Grand Ledge (5.8% Hispanic). Waverly is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgemont Park (12.3% Hispanic), and Lansing (13.7% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

148 residents of Waverly identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Waverly is ranked #435 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgemont Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Wacousta (0.3% Native American/Other), and Grand Ledge (0.5% Native American/Other). Waverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (1.2% Native American/Other), and Dimondale (0.7% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

1,219 residents of Waverly identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Waverly is ranked #189 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Dimondale (3% Multiracial), Wacousta (2.8% Multiracial), and Grand Ledge (4.4% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgemont Park (7.8% Multiracial), and Lansing (7% Multiracial).

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