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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waynesboro

Pennsylvania · 9,578 residents · 3.431 sq mi
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Waynesboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $63,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,578
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 9,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,792 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Waynesboro
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,972
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,574 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,258
−28%vs 2000
vs $17,063 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $423 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
52.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.5% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(9,065)
Black2.6%(247)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(148)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(1,076)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(9,201)
Black2.4%(228)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(122)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other1.3%(120)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,190)
Diversity Score
12
+11%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.9%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has about 9,578 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania earns about $22,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesboro, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $63,400, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% of people in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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