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Waverly, TN
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
Population
4,302
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 2.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,773 a year, 37% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,900 (40% below Tennessee) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Waverly, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,773
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$171,900
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
37.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (758), German Americans (421), Scottish Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humphreys County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,916
5,768 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,055
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $7,386 per person
How people get to work
Waverly, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled20.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 37.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McEwenCity | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| New JohnsonvilleCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| EvaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Tennessee RidgeTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| ErinCity | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| CamdenCity | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| Big SandyTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| VanleerTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Cumberland CityTown | 21 mi | 5 |
| SlaydenTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| DicksonCity | 22 mi | 20.5 |
| LobelvilleCity | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| CharlotteTown | 25 mi | 4.1 |
| BurnsTown | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| CentervilleTown | 26 mi | 10.8 |
| HolladayCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, TN in?
- Waverly is in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Waverly, TN?
- About 4,302 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include McEwen (7.5 mi), New Johnsonville (12 mi), Eva (13 mi), Tennessee Ridge (16 mi), Erin (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023