Waverly, Michigan facts for kids
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Waverly, Michigan
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Location of Waverly in Eaton County, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| Township | Delta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.16 sq mi (23.72 km2) |
| • Land | 9.10 sq mi (23.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,812 |
| • Density | 2,615.84/sq mi (1,009.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48917 (Lansing)
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-84800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617923 |
Waverly is a community in Eaton County, Michigan, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but it's a special area counted by the census. This means it's a "census-designated place" (CDP). In 2020, about 23,812 people lived here. Waverly is known for places like the Lansing Mall and Waverly Community Schools. It's located right next to the city of Lansing.
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Waverly's Location and Size
Waverly is a community located in Michigan, a state in the United States. It covers an area of about 23.6 square kilometers (or 9.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 0.1 square kilometers) being water.
How Many People Live in Waverly?
This section looks at the population of Waverly over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Waverly has changed quite a bit.
- In 2000, there were 16,194 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 23,925 people.
- In 2020, the population was 23,812.
This shows that Waverly has grown a lot in recent years.
Waverly's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 23,925 people living in Waverly. This means there were about 2,638 people living in every square mile of the community.
Waverly's Population in 2000
In 2000, 16,194 people lived in Waverly. There were 6,866 households, which are like homes where people live. About 29.3% of these homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.34 people.
The people in Waverly came from different backgrounds. About 81.33% were White, 10.70% were Black or African American, and 3.37% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 4.56% of the population.
The median age in Waverly in 2000 was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Waverly para niños
