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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waynesboro

Mississippi · 5,197 residents · 12.693 sq mi
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Waynesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,357. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,400. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,197
+1%since 1990
from 5,143 in 1990
1990 – 2025
409 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 405 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+6%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,357
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,562 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,946
+66%since 1990
from $7,787 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.7%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 36.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
30.8% rent
2.0
−31%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(2,400)
Black52.6%(2,705)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.7%(38)
Diversity Score63.8%(3,282)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(2,148)
Black56.9%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score62.6%(3,252)
63
−2%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+5%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

Waynesboro, Mississippi has about 5,197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Mississippi earns about $22,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesboro, Mississippi expensive?

In Waynesboro, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesboro, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

About 32.7% of people in Waynesboro, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesboro, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesboro, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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