City · Tennessee
Waverly, Tennessee
Waverly, city, in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Waverly had 4,430 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,297 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,302 (±12). GEOID 4778560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,430
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,297 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,302 ±12
Median household income
$43,773
±$8,632 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$171,900
±$29,287 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$916
±$236 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Waverly and what county is it in?
Waverly is a city in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 491 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 4,430 people lived in Waverly on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,297 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,302 (±12).
| Measure | Waverly | Humphreys County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,302 ±12 | 19,214 | +185 |
| Households | 2,105 ±232 | 7,241 | +375 |
| Average household size | 1.97 ±0.21 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,365 ±277 | 8,892 | no clear change |
Waverly's population since 2000
From 4,028 in 2000 to 4,430 in 2025: up 10.0%. 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 46.0 years old; 9.9% are under 18 and 26.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.4%.
| Measure | Waverly | Humphreys County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 ±4.1 | 43.3 | +8.3 |
| Under 18 years | 9.9% ±4.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.3% ±5.9 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±7.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5% ±1.7 pts | 89.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±4.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0% ±7.1 pts | 19.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.9% ±7.4 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±6.6 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.3% ±7.8 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±4.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±6.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 2,105 households earn less than $43,773 a year (±$8,632), against $60,616 in Humphreys County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $49,378 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waverly | Humphreys County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,773 ±$8,632 | $60,616 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,910 ±$12,488 | $78,659 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,518 ±$6,159 | $31,596 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2% ±8.5 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.6% ±16.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.0% ±10.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±4.9 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6% ±8.6 pts | 83.3% | – |
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 69.2% of Waverly's occupied homes and renters 30.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,900 by its owner (±$29,287). The median renter pays $916 a month including utilities, and 43.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waverly | Humphreys County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,900 ±$29,287 | $193,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $916 ±$236 | $862 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.0% ±24.1 pts | 33.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,099 ±$294 | $1,246 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.2% ±9.8 pts | 78.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.8% ±9.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,365 ±277 | 8,892 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.5% ±6.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.5% ±9.3 pts | 73.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% ±5.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±2.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±6.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±5.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 23 new housing units in Waverly in 2025 (23 in single-family houses), 5.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
70.6% of Waverly's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 37.6 minutes.
| Measure | Waverly | Humphreys County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.4% ±9.5 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.1% ±11.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±11.9 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.2% ±13.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.4% ±6.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±4.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.6 min ±9.8 | 34.7 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Waverly (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1303Humphreys County | 5,208 | $46,724 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waverly is the 5,251st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 117th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Waverly ranks 238th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 117th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 194th | 289 |
| Median household income | 238th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 123rd | 289 |
| Median home value | 201st | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 120th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 175th | 276 |
| Median age | 54th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 136th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 9th | 288 |
Waverly's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
22 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.