Editing Waverly, Nebraska

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'''Waverly''' is a village in [[Lancaster County, Nebraska|Lancaster County]], [[Nebraska]], United States. It is part of the [[Lincoln, Nebraska]] [[Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 4,279 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].

==History==
Waverly was [[plat]]ted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/lancaster/waverly/ | title=Waverly, Lancaster County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | access-date=19 August 2014}}</ref> It was named after [[Walter Scott]]'s 1814 historical novel ''[[Waverley (novel)|Waverley]]''; several of the city's street names were taken from the novel as well.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dlas_EPVGFEC | title=Nebraska Place-Names | publisher=University of Nebraska Press | author=Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. | year=1960 |isbn=0-8032-5060-6 | pages=94}} A [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=englishunsllc 1925 edition] is available for download at [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.]</ref> Waverly was incorporated as a village in 1885.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.citywaverly.com/about-us/waverly-nebraska-history/|title=Waverly Nebraska History – City of Waverly|website=www.citywaverly.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-25}}</ref> From 1921 to 1966 Waverly consolidated its school district with several surrounding school districts, allowing for the school system in Waverly to grow.<ref name=":0" />

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.35|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-06-24}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 132
|1890= 490
|1900= 266
|1910= 297
|1920= 334
|1930= 315
|1940= 306
|1950= 310
|1960= 511
|1970= 1152
|1980= 1726
|1990= 1869
|2000= 2448
|2010= 3277
|2020= 4279
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 22, 2013}}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref name="2013 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2014-07-16}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-06-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,277 people, 1,113 households, and 903 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1394.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,152 housing units at an average density of {{convert|490.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 2,448 people, 838 households, and 670 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,621.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 860 housing units at an average density of {{convert|921.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.12% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.53% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.86% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 838 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $52,454, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $36,960 versus $25,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,009. About 3.2% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Waverly is within the [[Waverly School District 145]], and home to the following schools:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st31_ne/schooldistrict_maps/c31109_lancaster/DC20SD_C31109.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lancaster County, NE|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2022-11-27}}</ref>
*Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School; pre-school–2nd grade:
*Waverly Intermediate School–<nowiki/>{W.I.S}; 3rd–5th grade:
*Waverly Middle School; 6th–8th grade:
*Waverly High School; 9th–12th

==Notable people==
*[[Henry Beachell]] (1906-2006), plant breeder

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Waverly, Nebraska}}
* {{official website|http://www.citywaverly.com/}}

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