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Waynesboro

Mississippi · 5,043 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 $30,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,800. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,043
−3%since 2000
from 5,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,123
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,351
+26%since 2000
from $12,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(2,148)
Black56.9%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(3,252)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(1,768)
Black61.7%(3,111)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(98)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.7%(3,060)
Diversity Score
61
−3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

Waynesboro, Mississippi has about 5,043 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Mississippi earns about $30,123 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 $68,800, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

About 12.8% 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 27.5% of people in Waynesboro, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesboro, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesboro, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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