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Waverly, VA
Town in Sussex County, Virginia.
Population
2,324
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
753
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 3.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,156 a year, 46% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,700 (62% below Virginia) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Waverly, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,156
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
37.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (89), German Americans (50), French Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,090
3,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,032
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.28M
FY 2026, $6,490 per person
How people get to work
Waverly, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 37.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
307
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.5%
U.S. 33.3% +14.2 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WakefieldTown | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| DisputantaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.8 |
| DendronTown | 9.6 mi | 3.6 |
| SussexCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| IvorTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| ClaremontTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Prince GeorgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| SurryTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Stony CreekTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort LeeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6 |
| SedleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| PetersburgCity | 20 mi | 22.7 |
| HopewellCity | 20 mi | 10.4 |
| Charles CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, VA in?
- Waverly is in Sussex County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Waverly, VA?
- About 2,324 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Wakefield (7.7 mi), Disputanta (9.2 mi), Dendron (9.6 mi), Sussex (13 mi), Ivor (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023