Waverly is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 1,923 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waverly is the 223rd largest community in Virginia.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Waverly is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 36.39% of the Waverly workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Waverly is a town of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Waverly who work in business and financial occupations (7.77%), office and administrative support (7.28%), and management occupations (7.28%). One downside of living in Waverly is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Waverly, the average commute to work is 32.32 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. In terms of college education, Waverly is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 17.45% of adults 25 and older in Waverly have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Waverly in 2022 was $29,280, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $117,120 for a family of four. However, Waverly contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Waverly is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Waverly home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waverly residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Waverly include African, English, Irish, Polish, and French. The most common language spoken in Waverly is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
