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Waynesville

Missouri · 3,507 residents · 7.153 sq mi
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The short version

Waynesville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $86,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% 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

Total population
3,507
+9%since 1990
from 3,207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 448 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+12%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Waynesville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,716 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,117
+71%since 1990
from $11,178 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,699)
Black9.2%(294)
Hispanic / Latino3%(97)
Asian4.5%(145)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,289)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,744)
Black10.9%(381)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(109)
Asian2.7%(95)
Diversity Score38.2%(1,340)
Diversity Score
38
−5%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−32%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesville, Missouri?

Waynesville, Missouri has about 3,507 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, Missouri?

The typical household in Waynesville, Missouri earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesville, Missouri expensive?

In Waynesville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesville, Missouri?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesville, Missouri?

About 11.3% of people in Waynesville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 300 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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