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Waynesville Micro

Waynesville, NC · 1 counties · 54,033 residents · 553.56 sq mi
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Waynesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,922. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

54,033
+15%since 1990
from 46,942 in 1990
1990 – 2025
98 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 85 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+6%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
45K50K55K60K64K1990201020202024Waynesville
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,922
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,462 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,554
+58%since 1990
from $11,731 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
22.6% rent
2.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(46,067)
Black1.2%(571)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(184)
Asian0.1%(33)
Diversity Score5.5%(2,596)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(51,870)
Black1.2%(674)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(763)
Asian0.2%(113)
Diversity Score7.1%(3,838)
7
+28%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesville, NC?

Waynesville, NC has about 54,033 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, NC?

The typical household in Waynesville, NC earns about $33,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waynesville, NC expensive?

In Waynesville, NC, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesville, NC?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waynesville, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesville, NC?

About 11.5% of people in Waynesville, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waynesville, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Waynesville, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,091 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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