Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waverly, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,305

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%3,808

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%261

Black

2.3%101

Two or More

2.2%94

Asian

1%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%284

High School Diploma

35.6%1,112

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%142

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%395

Associate's Degree

16.7%521

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%246

Master's Degree

4%126

Professional Degree

0.7%22

Doctorate

0.5%17

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,200

Median Renti

$958

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%1,161

Renter-Occupied

35.8%648

Total Units

2,249

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

20.3%236

$100K–$150K

34.5%401

$150K–$200K

27.9%324

$200K–$300K

13.4%156

$300K–$500K

2.4%28

$500K–$1M

0.8%9

$1M+

0.6%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

109

$750–$1,000

182

$1,000–$1,250

138

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%64

2000–2009

1.4%31

1990–1999

4.3%96

1980–1989

6.6%149

1970–1979

4.2%94

1960–1969

8.5%191

1950–1959

5.7%129

1940–1949

16.3%367

1939 or earlier

50.2%1,128

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.7%1,460

Electricity

10.8%195

Fuel Oil

7.4%134

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,274

Mean Household Incomei

$87,199

Per Capita Incomei

$38,480

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

2,147

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%71

$10K–$15K

1.5%27

$15K–$20K

8.2%149

$20K–$25K

1.4%25

$25K–$30K

4.2%76

$30K–$35K

5.5%100

$35K–$40K

6.6%120

$40K–$45K

3.5%64

$45K–$50K

5.5%100

$50K–$60K

13%235

$60K–$75K

8.6%155

$75K–$100K

7.5%136

$100K–$125K

8.8%159

$125K–$150K

11.3%204

$150K–$200K

4.4%80

$200K+

6%108

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

128

Residentsi

138

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

48 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers53 homes87% occupied$386/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 875 homes95% occupied$371/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

82.4%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

17.6%

Who Receives This Housing

67.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.2% of subsidized households are minority

73.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1483.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,965

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,982

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

285(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured