Waverly, VA population by race
The table below shows Waverly's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 746 | 25.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,010 | 69.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 34 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 100 | 3.46% |
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Waverly population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Waverly has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Waverly's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Waverly population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.81% are white, 69.55% are Black or African American, 1.18% are some other race and 3.46% are multiracial.
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Waverly, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Waverly is Black or African American with a population of 2,010 (69.55% of the total population).
Waverly 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Waverly is Black or African American with a population of 2,010 (69.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 100 (3.46% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Waverly, VA
By ethnicity, 255 (8.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,635 (91.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Waverly, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 2,010 (76.28% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Waverly, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Waverly's Non-Hispanic population.
Waverly Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 572 | 21.71% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,010 | 76.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 53 | 2.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in Waverly, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 215 (84.31% of the total Hispanic population).
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Waverly, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Waverly's Hispanic population.
Waverly Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 215 | 84.31% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 15.69% |
Things to know
What percentage of Waverly, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.82% of Waverly population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Waverly, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 215 (84.31% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Waverly, VA have?
Waverly, VA has 2,010 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 69.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Waverly is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Waverly, VA?
With 91.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Waverly.
That being said, with a 25.81% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Waverly.
What is the majority race in Waverly, VA?
With a population of 2,010 (69.55% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Waverly.
Whites are second largest race in Waverly, with 25.81% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
