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Waverly, Nebraska
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Waverly, seen from the northeast along U.S. Highway 6
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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 village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,279 at the 2020 census.
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History
Waverly was platted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Walter Scott's 1814 historical novel Waverley; several of the city's street names were taken from the novel as well. Waverly was incorporated as a village in 1885. From 1921 to 1966 Waverly consolidated its school district with several surrounding school districts, allowing for the school system in Waverly to grow.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.35 square miles (6.09 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,277 people, 1,113 households, and 903 families living in the city. The population density was 1,394.5 inhabitants per square mile (538.4/km2). There were 1,152 housing units at an average density of 490.2 per square mile (189.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 1,113 households, of which 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.24.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 33.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.2% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Education
Waverly is within the Waverly School District 145, and home to the following schools:
- Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School; pre-school–2nd grade:
- Waverly Intermediate School–{W.I.S}; 3rd–5th grade:
- Waverly Middle School; 6th–8th grade:
- Waverly High School; 9th–12th
See also
In Spanish: Waverly (Nebraska) para niños
