Waverly, Virginia
Town · Population 1,934 · #100 in Virginia
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About Waverly
Waverly, VA is a small town located in southeastern Virginia with an estimated population of 1,934.
Waverly holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 628 residents per square mile.
📰 Waverly News Today
- Obituary for Julius L Givens at Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home-Petersburg Johnson Services Funerals and Cremations · Jul 11
- TIMELINE: Journey of two Virginia men found not guilty of officer’s 1998 murder, yet sentenced to life WRIC ABC 8News · Apr 9
- Obituary | Eric B. Holmes j m wilkerson funeral establishment, inc. · Jul 25
- Man convicted of murdering two brothers in Virginia home wtvr.com · Mar 27
- Robert Turner Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Waverly, VA - Richmond Times-Dispatch Legacy obituary · Jul 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Waverly Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Waverly — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Waverly
- China Kitchen — chinese
- La Reina Mexican Grill — mexican
- MEMAW'S Espresso & Eatery (café)
- Pino's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,934
Rank in state#100 of 227
Land area3.08 sq mi
Density628/sq mi
Coordinates37.0340, -77.0956