Waverly, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waverly, Kansas
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Location within Coffey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 574 |
| • Density | 776/sq mi (299.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66871
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76050 |
| GNIS ID | 2397228 |
Waverly is a small city located in Coffey County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 574 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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History of Waverly
Waverly was started in 1878. A person who settled there named it after his old hometown, Waverly, Indiana.
The first post office in Waverly opened on June 10, 1878. This was an important step for the new town. It helped people send and receive mail.
Geography and Climate
Where is Waverly Located?
Waverly covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
What is Waverly's Climate Like?
The weather in Waverly has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there is plenty of rain throughout the year.
People of Waverly
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 548 | — | |
| 1900 | 586 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 751 | 28.2% | |
| 1920 | 619 | −17.6% | |
| 1930 | 593 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 566 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 487 | −14.0% | |
| 1960 | 381 | −21.8% | |
| 1970 | 510 | 33.9% | |
| 1980 | 671 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 618 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 589 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 592 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 574 | −3.0% | |
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Waverly's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 574 people living in Waverly. There were 221 households and 147 families. Most people living in Waverly were white.
About 31.7% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples. Some households had a female head without a partner. About 29% of households were people living alone.
The average household had 2.2 people. The average family had 2.9 people. About 23.5% of the people had a college degree or higher.
The median age in Waverly was 40.3 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 40.3. About 27.9% of the population was under 18. About 23.2% were 65 years or older.
Waverly's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed 592 people living in Waverly. There were 229 households. The population density was about 822 people per square mile.
About 33.2% of households had children under 18. Many were married couples living together. About 31.9% of all households were people living by themselves.
The median age was 39.2 years. About 25.7% of residents were under 18. About 20.3% were 65 or older.
Education in Waverly
Students in Waverly attend schools in the Lebo–Waverly USD 243 public school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
Famous People from Waverly
- Olive Ann Beech (born Olive Ann Mellor in Waverly) was an important American aviation pioneer and businesswoman. She helped build airplanes.
See also
In Spanish: Waverly (Kansas) para niños
