Village · Ohio
Waverly, Ohio
Waverly, village, in Pike County, Ohio. Waverly had 4,107 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,165 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,127 (±20). GEOID 3981935.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,107
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,165 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,127 ±20
Median household income
$55,172
±$12,423 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$168,900
±$8,823 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$976
±$77 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Waverly and what county is it in?
Waverly is a village in Pike County, Ohio. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 1,000 residents per square mile in 2020.
Waverly lies entirely within Pee Pee Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waverly, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,107 people lived in Waverly on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 4,165 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,127 (±20).
| Measure | Waverly | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,127 ±20 | 27,044 | −164 |
| Households | 2,087 ±160 | 10,866 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.93 ±0.15 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,361 ±193 | 12,107 | no clear change |
Waverly's population since 2015
From 4,253 in 2015 to 4,107 in 2025: down 3.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Waverly as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waverly?
The median resident of Waverly is 50.6 years old; 14.3% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.2%.
| Measure | Waverly | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 ±6.8 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.3% ±4.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.3% ±6.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±3.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.6% ±2.2 pts | 94.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±3.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.0% ±6.7 pts | 22.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±4.5 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4% ±8.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.7% ±3.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waverly earn?
Half of Waverly's 2,087 households earn less than $55,172 a year (±$12,423), against $52,736 in Pike County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $51,858 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waverly | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,172 ±$12,423 | $52,736 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,982 ±$11,384 | $80,977 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,304 ±$5,818 | $32,737 | +$7,497 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% ±6.4 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.9% ±5.3 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6% ±6.4 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±3.8 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.1% ±6.1 pts | 82.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waverly?
Owners occupy 51.2% of Waverly's occupied homes and renters 48.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,900 by its owner (±$8,823). The median renter pays $976 a month including utilities, and 27.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waverly | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,900 ±$8,823 | $163,800 | +$34,877 |
| Median gross rent | $976 ±$77 | $907 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.9% ±13.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,036 ±$113 | $1,324 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.2% ±9.9 pts | 68.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.8% ±9.9 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,361 ±193 | 12,107 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7% ±6.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.4% ±5.4 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9% ±4.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Waverly building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Waverly in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Waverly work and get to work?
77.8% of Waverly's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Waverly | Pike County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.1% ±8.4 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±3.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8% ±8.9 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±6.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±4.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±7.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±4.3 | 29.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Waverly?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Waverly (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,523 (Tract 9525) to $55,378 (Tract 9524).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9524Pike County | 3,686 | $55,378 |
| Tract 9525Pike County | 3,349 | $53,523 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Waverly) · Census block assignment files
How does Waverly compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waverly is the 5,443rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 280th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Waverly ranks 1,401st of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 280th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,134th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 566th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,401st | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 731st | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,121st | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 549th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 331st | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 731st | 1,613 |
| Median age | 185th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,663rd | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 1,260th | 1,731 |
Waverly's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Waverly with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Waverly?
21 of the 57 figures for Waverly on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waverly are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Waverly.