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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Waynesboro

Virginia · 21,006 residents · 14.97 sq mi
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Waynesboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,006
+8%since 2000
from 19,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,403 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K21K22K23K1990201020202024Waynesboro
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,977
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,190
+29%since 2000
from $17,932 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+53%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(16,492)
Black9.9%(1,935)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(643)
Asian0.6%(112)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(6,087)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(16,704)
Black10.4%(2,176)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,337)
Asian0.7%(154)
Other3.6%(756)
Diversity Score44.9%(9,425)
Diversity Score
45
+44%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesboro, Virginia?

Waynesboro, Virginia has about 21,006 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Virginia?

The typical household in Waynesboro, Virginia earns about $40,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesboro, Virginia expensive?

In Waynesboro, Virginia, the median home is worth about $169,700, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesboro, Virginia?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesboro, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesboro, Virginia?

About 19.4% of people in Waynesboro, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesboro, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesboro, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,457 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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