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Waynesville

Georgia · 906 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Waynesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,165. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $186,700. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

906
−7%since 2023
from 979 in 2023
2020 – 2024
987 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 1,066 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
26.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 25.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
2664616558491K20202024Waynesville
2024906
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,165
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,702 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$25,427
+10%since 2023
from $23,109 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
29.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.391
−7%since 2023
from 0.418 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$186,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $172,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
100.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
15.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.8
+3%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(979)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(906)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
74.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
74.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
58.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
22.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesville, Georgia?

Waynesville, Georgia has about 906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, Georgia?

The typical household in Waynesville, Georgia earns about $66,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesville, Georgia expensive?

In Waynesville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $186,700.

How educated are people in Waynesville, Georgia?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesville, Georgia?

About 29.9% of people in Waynesville, 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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