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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waynesboro

Tennessee · 2,228 residents · 4.284 sq mi
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Waynesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,196. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

2,228
+24%since 1990
from 1,793 in 1990
1990 – 2025
520 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 419 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
−10%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,196
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,981 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,037
+51%since 1990
from $9,941 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$305
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
29.6% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,765)
Black1.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(69)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,146)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score7.1%(158)
7
+85%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+8%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Tennessee?

Waynesboro, Tennessee has about 2,228 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Tennessee?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Tennessee earns about $25,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesboro, Tennessee expensive?

In Waynesboro, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Tennessee?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesboro, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesboro, Tennessee?

About 16.3% of people in Waynesboro, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesboro, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesboro, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 435 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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