Waverly
City in Union County, Kentucky

Waverly is a city in Union County, Kentucky, with 311 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 413 ft (126 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Breckinridge Center, 3.3 miles SW.
- 311residents (2020 Census)
- 413 ftelevation · 126 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 1,164 / sq mipopulation density
- 42462ZIP code
About Waverly
Waverly is a home rule-class city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Waverly had a population of 311. Founded in 1870, the city was named for founder Hugh McElroy's nephew.
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Living in Waverly
- Median household income
- $62,188
- Median home value
- $95,000
- Median rent
- $831/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Waverly had 311 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 311 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,164 per sq mi (449 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waverly at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 311 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7097° N, 87.8151° W |
| ZIP code | 42462 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2180958 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waverly
- Breckinridge Center3.3 mi SW
- Morganfield3.9 mi W
- Corydon6.3 mi E
- Uniontown7.8 mi NW
- Poole10.3 mi SE
- Sturgis14.8 mi SW
- Dixon15.2 mi SE
- Wheatcroft15.4 mi S
- Robards15.5 mi E
- Henderson15.6 mi NE
- Anthoston16.0 mi E
- Clay16.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waverly
What county is Waverly in?
Waverly is in Union County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Waverly, KY?
311 people lived in Waverly at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waverly, KY?
The ZIP code of Waverly is 42462.
What is the elevation of Waverly?
413 feet (126 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waverly?
Breckinridge Center (3.3 mi), Morganfield (3.9 mi), Corydon (6.3 mi), Uniontown (7.8 mi), Poole (10.3 mi).
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