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Waynesville Micro

Waynesville, NC · 1 counties · 59,036 residents · 553.56 sq mi
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Waynesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,036
+9%since 2000
from 54,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K50K55K60K64K1990201020202024Waynesville
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,377
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,922 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,233
+31%since 2000
from $18,554 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+45%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(51,870)
Black1.2%(674)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(763)
Asian0.2%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(3,838)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(55,368)
Black1%(615)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,999)
Asian0.4%(212)
Other1.4%(854)
Diversity Score14.9%(8,803)
Diversity Score
15
+110%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

WaynesvilleCENTRAL11,006
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1 component county

Haywood CountyCENTRAL63,369
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waynesville, NC?

Waynesville, NC has about 59,036 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, NC?

The typical household in Waynesville, NC earns about $41,377 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesville, NC?

About 20.6% 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 12.3% 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 12,094 residents, a change of about 26 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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