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Waynesboro

Mississippi · 4,567 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 $19,482. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,300. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,567
−12%since 2000
from 5,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+19%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,482
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,335
+49%since 2000
from $12,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+73%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(1,364)
Black63.2%(2,888)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(208)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score61.4%(2,804)
Diversity Score
61
−2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

Waynesboro, Mississippi has about 4,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Mississippi earns about $19,482 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Mississippi?

About 24.9% 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 42.1% 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 576 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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