Waverly, Kansas

Waverly is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 592.[6]

Waverly, Kansas
City
Location within Coffey County and Kansas
KDOT map of Coffey County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°23′41″N 95°36′8″W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Coffey
Government
• Mayor	Jacob Marsh
Area [1]
• Total	0.74 sq mi (1.92 km^2)
• Land	0.73 sq mi (1.90 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km^2)
Elevation	1,119 ft (341 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	592
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	545
• Density	744.54/sq mi (287.30/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66871
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-76050 [4]
GNIS ID	0477570 [5]
Website	City Website

History

Waverly was founded in 1878.[7] It was named by a pioneer settler for his hometown of Waverly, Indiana.[8]

The first post office in Waverly was established on June 10, 1878.[9]

Geography

Waverly is located at 38°23′41″N 95°36′08″W (38.394745, -95.602354).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.89 km²), of which 0.72 square miles (1.86 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.[11]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waverly has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	548		—
1900	586		6.9%
1910	751		28.2%
1920	619		−17.6%
1930	593		−4.2%
1940	566		−4.6%
1950	487		−14.0%
1960	381		−21.8%
1970	510		33.9%
1980	671		31.6%
1990	618		−7.9%
2000	589		−4.7%
2010	592		0.5%
Est. 2019	545	[3]	−7.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 592 people, 229 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 822.2 inhabitants per square mile (317.5/km²). There were 274 housing units at an average density of 380.6 per square mile (147.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 229 households of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 589 people, 233 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 756.9 people per square mile (291.6/km²). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 336.7 per square mile (129.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.45% White, 0.85% Native American, 0.68% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 233 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,844, and the median income for a family was $38,472. Males had a median income of $30,446 versus $18,571 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,733. About 4.1% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Olive Ann Beech (born Olive Ann Mellor in Waverly), U.S. aviation pioneer and businesswoman

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
7. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 165.
8. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 8.
9. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
12. Climate Summary for Waverly, Kansas

External links

City

• City of Waverly
• Waverly - Directory of Public Officials

Schools

• USD 243, local school district

Maps

• Waverly City Map, KDOT