Waverly, Illinois facts for kids
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Waverly, Illinois
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Location in Morgan County, Illinois
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 Waverly, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,194 |
| • Density | 1,152.51/sq mi (445.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62692
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-79358 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397225 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Waverly, Illinois |
Waverly is a city in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1836. Waverly is the second largest city in Morgan County. In 2020, about 1,194 people lived there. The city is part of the larger Jacksonville area. Waverly got its name from the Waverley novels by the famous writer Sir Walter Scott.
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Where is Waverly?
Waverly is located in the southeastern part of Morgan County. It is about 26 miles southwest of Springfield. Springfield is the capital city of Illinois.
Roads and Travel
Illinois Route 104 goes through Waverly. It is known as Elm Street in the city. This road leads northwest to Jacksonville. Jacksonville is about 19 miles away and is the main city of the county. Route 104 also goes east to Auburn, which is about 11 miles away. Another road, Illinois Route 111, starts in Waverly. It goes south to Palmyra, about 11 miles away.
Land and Water
Waverly covers an area of about 1.04 square miles. All of this area is land. Most of the city's water drains into Apple Creek. This creek flows west and joins the Illinois River. A small part of the city's northeast side drains into Lick Creek. This creek is part of the Sangamon River system.
Education in the Area
Waverly is in the middle of the Illinois Community College District #526. This district is served by Lincoln Land Community College. This college is located in Springfield.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Waverly has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,124 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,337 | 19.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,573 | 17.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,538 | −2.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,510 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,390 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,385 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,330 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,375 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,442 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,537 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,402 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,346 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,307 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,194 | −8.6% | |
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In 2019, the average income for a household in Waverly was about $51,630. This was higher than in 2000. The average income per person was about $25,548 in 2019. The average value of a house or condo was about $83,532 in 2019.
About 7.6% of the people in Waverly lived in poverty in 2019. Also, about 40.1% of students in the Waverly Community Unit School District 6 are considered low-income. These students might get free or reduced-price lunches at school.
Sports in Waverly
Waverly is famous for the Waverly Holiday Tournament. This is a high school boys' basketball tournament. It is the longest-running Class 1A holiday tournament in Illinois. It has been held every December since 1951.
Famous People from Waverly
Some notable people have come from Waverly:
- Herk Harvey – He was a film director. He directed the movie Carnival of Souls.
- Ralph C. Smedley – He started Toastmasters International. This is a group that helps people improve their public speaking.
See also
In Spanish: Waverly (Illinois) para niños
