Waverly
City in Morgan County, Illinois

Waverly is a city in Morgan County, Illinois, with 1,194 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Franklin, 5.4 miles W.
- 1,194residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 1,153 / sq mipopulation density
- 62692ZIP code
About Waverly
Waverly, founded in 1836, is the second largest city in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town was named after the Waverley novels of Sir Walter Scott.
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Living in Waverly
- Median household income
- $55,671
- Median home value
- $98,400
- Median rent
- $772/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Waverly had 1,194 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,194 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,153 per sq mi (445 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waverly at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Morgan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,194 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.04 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5926° N, 89.9528° W |
| ZIP code | 62692 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779358 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waverly
- Franklin5.4 mi W
- Loami7.9 mi NE
- Modesto8.0 mi S
- New Berlin9.4 mi N
- Alexander10.0 mi NW
- Thayer11.0 mi E
- Palmyra11.2 mi S
- Auburn11.2 mi E
- Scottville11.3 mi SW
- Virden11.4 mi SE
- Berlin11.7 mi N
- Girard13.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waverly
What county is Waverly in?
Waverly is in Morgan County, Illinois.
What is the population of Waverly, IL?
1,194 people lived in Waverly at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waverly, IL?
The ZIP code of Waverly is 62692.
What is the elevation of Waverly?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waverly?
Franklin (5.4 mi), Loami (7.9 mi), Modesto (8.0 mi), New Berlin (9.4 mi), Alexander (10.0 mi).
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