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Waynesboro

Georgia · 5,766 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 $28,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,200. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,766
−1%since 2000
from 5,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,062 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.5
−8%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,219
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,346 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,931
+31%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
56.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(1,495)
Black70.4%(4,062)
Hispanic / Latino2%(117)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other1%(56)
Diversity Score54.2%(3,125)
Diversity Score
54
−9%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Georgia?

Waynesboro, Georgia has about 5,766 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Georgia earns about $28,219 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 $87,200, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Georgia?

About 14.9% 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 31.4% 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 65 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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