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Waverly, IN
Census-designated place in Morgan County, Indiana.
Population
967
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
638
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 3.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,063 a year, 32% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,800 (9% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Local data for Waverly, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,063
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$238,800
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Irish Americans (57), Ukrainian Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,456
15,548 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$496M
FY 2026, $6,917 per person
How people get to work
Waverly, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.6%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BargersvilleTown | 4 mi | 18.7 |
| BrooklynTown | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| BethanyTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MooresvilleTown | 6.7 mi | 6.7 |
| CentertonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Foxcliff EstatesCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| New WhitelandTown | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| GreenwoodCity | 9.5 mi | 28.7 |
| WhitelandTown | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| HomecroftTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklinCity | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| SouthportCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Painted HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MonroviaTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| TrafalgarTown | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| PlainfieldTown | 12 mi | 26.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, IN in?
- Waverly is in Morgan County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Waverly, IN?
- About 967 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Bargersville (4 mi), Brooklyn (5.2 mi), Bethany (5.9 mi), Mooresville (6.7 mi), Centerton (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023