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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waynesboro

Georgia · 5,701 residents · 5.472 sq mi
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Waynesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,300. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,701
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,042 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,062 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 30.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,377
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,346 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,685
−29%vs 2000
vs $12,151 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.3%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$187
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $241 in 2000
US average: $450
58.3%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.7% in 2000
41.7% rent
2.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(2,072)
Black62.1%(3,609)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(70)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(3,467)
1990
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(2,376)
Black58.2%(3,319)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score61.5%(3,506)
61
+3%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Georgia?

Waynesboro, Georgia has about 5,701 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Georgia earns about $17,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesboro, Georgia expensive?

In Waynesboro, Georgia, the median home is worth about $45,300, and the typical rent is about $187 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Georgia?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesboro, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesboro, Georgia?

About 34.3% of people in Waynesboro, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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