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Waverly, IL


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Waverly, Illinois

Waverly, Illinois is 21 miles SW of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 68 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Morgan county. The population of the city is 1,346.

The People and Families of Waverly

In Waverly, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waverly had a median family income of $45,938. A sizable number of people in Waverly work from home.

Waverly Housing

Of the housing in Waverly, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Waverly, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Waverly, IL

Comparing Waverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built21
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