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Waverly, NE

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Population

4,440

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,809

ZIP codes

0

Waverly and its ZIP codes

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Waverly at a glance

  • Waverly is about 70 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 38th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $111,632, 46% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,600 (33% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,076 a month.

Local data for Waverly, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waverly, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$111,632

Poverty rate

0.5%

Median home value

$316,600

Median rent

$1,076/mo

Homeownership

81.0%

Bachelor's or higher

40.9%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

24.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,855), Irish Americans (501), Mexican Americans (323).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Waverly.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,528

176,943 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,273

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.6B

FY 2026, $8,185 per person

Lancaster County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Waverly, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.3%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waverly, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,041

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

753

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 14°F

32.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waverly, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.8%

U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts

Diabetes

7.7%

U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Waverly

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Prairie HomeCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.5
GreenwoodVillage5.4 mi0.4
AlvoVillage8.2 mi0.1
DaveyVillage8.6 mi0.2
WaltonCensus-designated place8.7 mi3.5
EagleVillage8.7 mi0.4
LincolnCity11 mi101.1
AshlandCity11 mi1.4
CerescoVillage11 mi0.4
Woodland HillsCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
MurdockVillage13 mi0.1
MemphisVillage13 mi0.1
ElmwoodVillage13 mi0.5
RaymondVillage13 mi0.1
CheneyCensus-designated place14 mi0.1
Linoma BeachCensus-designated place15 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waverly, NE in?
Waverly is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Waverly, NE?
About 4,440 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waverly?
Nearby places include Prairie Home (3.9 mi), Greenwood (5.4 mi), Alvo (8.2 mi), Davey (8.6 mi), Walton (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023