Waverly, Iowa Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Waverly, Iowa is 10,446 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest city in Iowa. The median household income is $78,429, the median home value is $215,200, and the median age is 32.5.
The population has grown 7.0% since 2010 (9,882 → 10,576).
10,446
Population
928
People / sq mi
$78,429
Median Income
$215,200
Median Home Value
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Waverly covers 11.3 sq mi of land at 928 people per square mile.
About Waverly, IA
What distinguishes Waverly is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 928 people per square mile. Waverly is a city in Iowa with a population of 10,446. It ranks #40 among cities in Iowa by population.
Median household income is $78,429, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $215,200, with typical rent around $909.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 43.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 10.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Waverly city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Waverly city had a population of 9,882 in 2010 and 10,576 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,576 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.
10,576
Population (2024)
9,882
Population (2010)
10,576
Peak (2024)
0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,882 |
| 2011 | 9,974 |
| 2012 | 9,998 |
| 2013 | 10,029 |
| 2014 | 10,010 |
| 2015 | 10,034 |
| 2016 | 10,056 |
| 2017 | 10,093 |
| 2018 | 10,143 |
| 2019 | 10,198 |
| 2020 | 10,416 |
| 2021 | 10,450 |
| 2022 | 10,527 |
| 2023 | 10,565 |
| 2024 | 10,576 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,429
Median Household Income
$41,409
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$215,200
Median Home Value
$909
Median Rent
71.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.6%
High School+
43.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
67.6%
Public Transit
10.0%
Work From Home
16.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.6%
Foreign Born
96.3%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
13.5%
With Disability
97.4%
Health Insurance
94.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 35.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.3% |
| Public Administration | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waverly, Iowa has a population of 10,446 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest city in Iowa.
The median household income in Waverly, Iowa is $78,429, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Waverly, Iowa is $215,200, with median monthly rent at $909 and a homeownership rate of 71.2%.
The median age in Waverly, Iowa is 32.5 years. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
The population has grown 7.0% since 2010 (9,882 → 10,576).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.