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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waynesboro

Pennsylvania · 9,614 residents · 3.431 sq mi
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Waynesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,574. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,614
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9,578 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,802 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,792 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+1%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Waynesboro
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,574
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,972 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,063
+39%since 1990
from $12,258 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
48.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−2%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(9,201)
Black2.4%(228)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(122)
Asian0.3%(29)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,190)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(9,065)
Black2.6%(247)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(148)
Asian0.5%(45)
Diversity Score11.2%(1,076)
Diversity Score
11
−10%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 9,614 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania earns about $31,574 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% 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 10.3% of people in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesboro, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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