South Waverly, PA Population

The population of South Waverly is 1,074, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
1,074
Total Population
44.1
Median age
53.72%
Female population %
86.1:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
65-69 years
Largest age group
68.3
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
Zero
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

South Waverly's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in South Waverly is 44.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • South Waverly's population under 18 was 21.51%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • South Waverly's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 21.69% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in South Waverly, 18.90% were under the age of 15, 12.57% aged 15 to 29, 46.83% aged 30 to 64, 21.04% aged 65 to 84, and 0.65% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows South Waverly's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
South Waverly, PA population by age group. The largest age group was 65-69 years with a poulation of 121 (11.27% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 80 more females than males in South Waverly:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 53.72% females and 46.28% males in South Waverly, PA.
  • The South Waverly, PA gender ratio is 86.1:100 i.e. 86.1 men to 100 women (0.861).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 64.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 69.
The grouped bar chart shows South Waverly, PA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 65-69 years (64) | Female # 5-9 years (69). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

South Waverly's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of South Waverly population: 95.62% are White, 0.37% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 3.91% are multiracial.
  • South Waverly's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the borough.
  • By ethnicity, Zero is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,074 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in South Waverly is White with a population of 1,027 (95.62% of the total population).
The bar chart shows South Waverly, PA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
South Waverly, PA population by race. The largest racial group in South Waverly is White with a population of 1,027 (95.62% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

South Waverly's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 1,072 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, South Waverly's population increased by 54 (5.53%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, South Waverly's population increased by 39 (3.79%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, South Waverly's population was lowest in year 2008 at 954.
The graph shows South Waverly's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
South Waverly's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 1,072. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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