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Waynesville

Missouri · 5,406 residents · 7.153 sq mi
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Waynesville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,306. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,406
+54%since 2000
from 3,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.7
−11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Waynesville
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57%(379)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(351)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(392)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(363)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(332)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3418%(975)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.8%(744)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(615)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411%(593)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.9%(371)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(192)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(99)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,306
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,969
+52%since 2000
from $19,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
51.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−34%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waynesville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,744)
Black10.9%(381)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(109)
Asian2.7%(95)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(3,689)
Black10.2%(553)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(490)
Asian2.7%(147)
Other6%(326)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(376)
Spaniard1.6%(85)
Puerto Rican0.8%(43)
Ancestry
German20.2%(1,062)
Irish11.6%(608)
English10.8%(566)
Italian7.3%(384)
Dutch6.1%(321)
Greek3.4%(181)
Russian3.4%(181)
American2.7%(140)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(122)
Scottish1.2%(65)
French0.7%(36)
West Indian0.5%(28)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+94%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.8%(467)
Married63.7%(1,428)
Widowed1.6%(35)
Divorced13.9%(312)
Women 15+
Never married12.3%(243)
Married64.1%(1,264)
Widowed13.9%(275)
Divorced9.7%(191)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesville, Missouri?

Waynesville, Missouri has about 5,406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, Missouri?

The typical household in Waynesville, Missouri earns about $65,306 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 $169,400, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesville, Missouri?

About 33.2% 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 24.4% 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 2,199 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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