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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waynesboro

Georgia · 5,813 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 $20,346. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,100. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,813
+2%since 1990
from 5,701 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,062 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,042 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+5%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,346
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,377 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,151
+40%since 1990
from $8,685 in 1990
US average: $21,522
42.6%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$241
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187 in 1990
US average: $602
54.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
45.3% rent
2.9
+10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,813 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Georgia earns about $20,346 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Georgia?

About 13.1% 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 42.6% of people in Waynesboro, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesboro, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesboro, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 112 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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