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Waynesville Micro

Waynesville, NC · 1 counties · 62,089 residents · 553.56 sq mi
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Waynesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,600. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,089
+15%since 2000
from 54,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+15%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K50K55K60K64K1990201020202024Waynesville
202463K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,548
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,336
+64%since 2000
from $18,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(55,685)
Black1.1%(656)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,829)
Asian0.6%(360)
Other2%(1,254)
Diversity Score19.7%(12,261)
Segregation Score35%(21,741)
Diversity Score
20
+178%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 62,089 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waynesville, NC?

The typical household in Waynesville, NC earns about $51,548 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 $185,600, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Waynesville, NC?

About 27.8% 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 12.2% 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 15,147 residents, a change of about 32 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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