Waverly, TN Demographics

A map of Waverly's Population by Race

Waverly, Tennessee had a population of 4,297 in 2020. It was 85.1% White, 6.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.0% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Waverly is the 130th 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

3,657 residents of Waverly identify as White, or 85.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Waverly larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Waverly is ranked #331 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is less White than neighboring McEwen (92.3% White), New Johnsonville (89% White), Eva (95% White), Tennessee Ridge (91.4% White), and Erin (86.1% White).

Waverly's Black Population

282 residents of Waverly identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waverly slightly less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Waverly is ranked #126 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Black than neighboring McEwen (0.5% Black), New Johnsonville (1.4% Black), Eva (0% Black), and Tennessee Ridge (1.4% Black). Waverly is less Black than neighboring Erin (6.9% Black).

Waverly's Asian Population

18 residents of Waverly identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Waverly is ranked #249 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Asian than neighboring Tennessee Ridge (0.1% Asian), and Erin (0.2% Asian).

Waverly's Hispanic Population

144 residents of Waverly identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Waverly is ranked #195 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Hispanic than neighboring McEwen (2% Hispanic), New Johnsonville (2.2% Hispanic), Eva (2.9% Hispanic), Tennessee Ridge (2.8% Hispanic), and Erin (2.5% Hispanic).

Waverly's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Waverly identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Waverly is ranked #228 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Native American/Other than neighboring McEwen (0.2% Native American/Other), and Eva (0% Native American/Other). Waverly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tennessee Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), and Erin (0.8% Native American/Other).

Waverly's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Waverly identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waverly roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Waverly is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waverly is more Multiracial than neighboring Eva (1.7% Multiracial), Tennessee Ridge (3.2% Multiracial), and Erin (3.4% Multiracial). Waverly is less Multiracial than neighboring McEwen (4.6% Multiracial), and New Johnsonville (6.5% Multiracial).

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