Waverly, Nebraska facts for kids
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Waverly, Nebraska
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Location of Waverly,
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,279 |
| • Density | 1,762.36/sq mi (680.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68462
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-51770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397229 |
| Website | www.citywaverly.com |
Waverly is a small village located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Lincoln metropolitan area. In 2020, about 4,279 people lived there.
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History of Waverly
Waverly was officially marked out as a town in 1870. This happened when the railroad tracks were built through the area. The village was named after a famous book called Waverley. This book was written in 1814 by Walter Scott. Some of the streets in Waverly are even named after characters or places from this novel.
Waverly officially became a village in 1885. For many years, from 1921 to 1966, Waverly combined its school district with nearby areas. This helped the school system in Waverly grow and become stronger.
Where is Waverly?
Waverly is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.35 square miles (6.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Waverly?
This section shows how the number of people living in Waverly has changed over many years.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 132 | — | |
| 1890 | 490 | 271.2% | |
| 1900 | 266 | −45.7% | |
| 1910 | 297 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 334 | 12.5% | |
| 1930 | 315 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 306 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 310 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 511 | 64.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,152 | 125.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,726 | 49.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,869 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,448 | 31.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,277 | 33.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,279 | 30.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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A Look at the People (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 3,277 people living in Waverly. There were 1,113 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 903 were families. The population density was about 1,394 people for every square mile.
Most of the people in Waverly were White (98.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (49.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.7%) were married couples. About 16% of all households were made up of people living alone. The average household had about 2.90 people.
The average age of people in Waverly was 32.8 years old. About 33.4% of residents were under 18. About 9.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Schools in Waverly
Waverly is part of the Waverly School District 145. The village is home to several schools that serve students from pre-school all the way through high school. These schools include:
- Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School: This school teaches students from pre-school to 2nd grade.
- Waverly Intermediate School (W.I.S.): This school is for students in 3rd to 5th grade.
- Waverly Middle School: Students in 6th to 8th grade attend this school.
- Waverly High School: This school serves students from 9th to 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Waverly (Nebraska) para niños
