Demographics & People — Waverly, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,446 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,600 |
| Median Age | 32.8 |
| Total Households | 3,759 |
| Family Households | 2,389 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1424 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,456 |
| Black or African American | 253 |
| Asian | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 339 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 4,634 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,716 |
| Irish | 1,130 |
| Other groups | 920 |
| English | 919 |
| Norwegian | 740 |
| American | 431 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 357 |
| Polish | 247 |
| Dutch | 164 |
Language
| English Only | 9,538 |
| Spanish | 126 |
| Population 5+ | 9,901 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 553 |
| Population 18+ | 8,285 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waverly, Iowa.