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Waynesboro

Tennessee · 2,317 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 $33,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,400. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,317
+4%since 2000
from 2,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
541 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Waynesboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,355
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,315
+55%since 2000
from $15,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,146)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,127)
Black2.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(49)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other2.4%(56)
Diversity Score17.9%(415)
Diversity Score
18
+153%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Tennessee?

Waynesboro, Tennessee has about 2,317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Tennessee?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Tennessee earns about $33,355 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Tennessee?

About 13.8% 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 33.9% 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 524 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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