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Waynesville

Ohio · 2,890 residents (2025 est.) · 2.363 sq mi
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Waynesville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,777
+9%since 2000
from 2,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,175 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,890 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Waynesville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,048
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,202 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,649
+41%since 2000
from $24,539 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,508)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,629)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score12.8%(356)
Diversity Score
13
+468%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesville, Ohio?

Waynesville, Ohio has about 2,777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, Ohio?

The typical household in Waynesville, Ohio earns about $79,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesville, Ohio expensive?

In Waynesville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $269,500, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesville, Ohio?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesville, Ohio?

About 12.4% of people in Waynesville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 807 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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