CITY · 2020 ACS
Waynesville
Georgia · 331 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2021, a loss of 453 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024906
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.6%(25)
5 to 98.5%(28)
10 to 146.6%(22)
15 to 199.1%(30)
20 to 245.7%(19)
25 to 346.9%(23)
35 to 4412.7%(42)
45 to 5410%(33)
55 to 6417.5%(58)
65 to 7410.6%(35)
75 to 844.5%(15)
85 and over0.3%(1)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade4.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Other services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(288)
Black3.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(11)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%(0)
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Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married66.7%(188)
Married33.3%(94)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(122)
Married12.2%(59)
Widowed14%(68)
Divorced48.6%(235)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Waynesville, Georgia?
Waynesville, Georgia has about 331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Waynesville, Georgia?
About 3.5% 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 23.6% of people in Waynesville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.
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