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Waynesboro

Pennsylvania · 10,568 residents · 3.431 sq mi
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Waynesboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,568
+10%since 2000
from 9,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,080 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Waynesboro
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,155
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,574 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,638
+21%since 2000
from $17,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(9,578)
Black2.9%(307)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(386)
Asian0.6%(62)
Other1.3%(139)
Diversity Score20.1%(2,127)
Diversity Score
20
+80%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
8.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has about 10,568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania earns about $41,155 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 $157,100, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% 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 11.7% 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 990 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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