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Waverly, Nebraska is 10 miles NE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 38 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Lancaster county. The city is part of the Lincoln metro area. The population of Waverly is 2,448.
In Waverly, about 69% of adults are married. Waverly, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Waverly.
In 2000, Waverly had a median family income of $56,875. Waverly is one of the richer cities in Nebraska. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Waverly. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.
Among Waverly political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,750. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Waverly, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Waverly than most places in Nebraska.
In Waverly, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Waverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Waverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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