Demographics & People — Waverly, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,456 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 532 |
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| Family Households | 352 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2249 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,262 |
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| Black or African American | 33 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 644 |
| English | 248 |
| German | 190 |
| Other groups | 186 |
| Irish | 162 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 139 |
| American | 126 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 125 |
| Norwegian | 34 |
| Italian | 30 |
Language
| English Only | 1,268 |
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| Spanish | 21 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,289 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,128 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waverly, Illinois.
