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%). In Waverly, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.32 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The percentage of adults in Waverly who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 17.45% of the adults 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.
