Waverly, Kentucky 3.64

Waverly is a home rule-class city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1870, the city was named for founder Hugh McElroy's nephew.GeographyWaverly is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 126 households, and 85 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,116.1 people per square mile (424.7/km²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 499.8 per square mile (190.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.28% White and 5.72% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.There were 126 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% 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 2.92.