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Waverly city, KY

ZIP 42462 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42462

42462 has a population of 1,627 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (45.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Black
14.8%+19% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.6%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.7%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.5%-42% vs US avg
x
High school
44.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.5%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
30.8%+130% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
20.9%+261% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 42462

Poverty Rate
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
30.8%+130% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.6%-26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
20.9%+261% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,627
Median age36.8
Poverty rate5.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black14.8%
Asian0.0%