Demographics & People — Waverly, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,363 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,500 |
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| Family Households | 1,313 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.88 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1329 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,282 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 330 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,771 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,070 |
| Irish | 496 |
| Swedish | 365 |
| Other groups | 316 |
| English | 278 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 243 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 229 |
| Scandinavian | 148 |
| American | 144 |
Language
| English Only | 4,042 |
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| Spanish | 32 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,085 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 295 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,783 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waverly, Nebraska.
