Waynesboro is a city located in Wayne County Mississippi. Waynesboro has a 2024 population of 4,521. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Waynesboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,572 in 2020.
The average household income in Waynesboro is $47,293 with a poverty rate of 39.29%. The median age in Waynesboro is 38.1 years: 33.6 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waynesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,546 | 55.64% |
| White | 1,762 | 38.51% |
| Other race | 247 | 5.4% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,788 | 2.49 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 588 | 2.8 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 516 | 1.3 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 445 | 3.66 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 239 | 2.14 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 404 | 13.2% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 339 | 11.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 340 | 11.11% |
| High School Graduate | 970 | 31.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 435 | 14.22% |
| Some College | 393 | 12.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,832 | 1,216 | 402 |
| White | 1,095 | 985 | 277 |
| Other Race | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $161,778 | $31,404 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,896 | $38,735 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,190 | $32,138 | $23,442 |
| Some College | $30,337 | $31,225 | $23,973 |
$28,190
Average Earnings
$32,138
Average Male
$23,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.27% of Waynesboro residents speak only English, while 5.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,537 | 1,073 | 42.29% |
| White | 1,687 | 445 | 26.38% |
| Other | 247 | 247 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 247 | 247 | 100% |
39.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.78%
Male Poverty Rate
44.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waynesboro is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waynesboro is White, with 26.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.79% |
| High School | 36.33% |
| Some College | 22.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 31.2% |
| Female Employed | 13.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,903 | $49,691 |
| Households | $24,779 | $47,293 |
| Married Families | $70,102 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,878 | $40,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 3.04% |
| Black | 24 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.2%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.53%
Born in Waynesboro
95.24%
Native Born
4.76%
Foreign Born
4.5%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
95.24% of Waynesboro residents were born in the United States, with 81.53% having been born in Mississippi. 4.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,457 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 4,470 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 4,483 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 4,495 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 4,508 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 4,521 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 4,534 | 25 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 4,509 | -33 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 4,542 | -30 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 4,572 | -279 | -5.75% |
| 2019 | 4,851 | -21 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 4,872 | -36 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 4,908 | -15 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,923 | -23 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 4,946 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,947 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 4,954 | -44 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 4,998 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 5,009 | -47 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 5,056 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,197 | 54 | 1.05% |
| 1990 | 5,143 | -206 | -3.85% |
| 1980 | 5,349 | 981 | 22.46% |
| 1970 | 4,368 | 476 | 12.23% |
| 1960 | 3,892 | 450 | 13.07% |
| 1950 | 3,442 | -1,015 | -22.77% |