Waverly, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waverly, Florida
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The Waverly Post Office in January 2022
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 661 |
| • Density | 459.67/sq mi (177.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33877
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-75475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292954 |
Waverly is a small community located in east-central Polk County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 661 people lived in Waverly. It is part of the larger Lakeland–Winter Haven metropolitan area, which is a big region with many towns and cities close together.
Waverly's Location and Size
Waverly is located in the sunny state of Florida. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of about 3.94 square kilometers (1.52 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.73 square kilometers (1.44 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.22 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Waverly?
The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called a census.
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| 2020 | 661 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,927 people living in Waverly. By 2020, the population had changed to 661 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 864 households in Waverly. A household is like a home where people live together. About 15.3% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, 56.6%, were married couples living together.
The people in Waverly are of different ages. In 2000, about 18.4% of the population was under 18 years old. A large part of the population, 39.0%, was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Waverly was 56 years. This means it was a community with many older adults.
People from many different backgrounds live in Waverly. In 2000, most residents were White (69.64%), and a good number were African American (25.53%). There were also people from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 4.51% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Images for kids
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The Waverly Post Office in January 2022
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
See also
In Spanish: Waverly (Florida) para niños
