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 $64,574 with a poverty rate of 34.64%. The median age in Waynesboro is 38.2 years: 32.6 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waynesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,784 | 61.16% |
| White | 1,460 | 32.07% |
| Other race | 268 | 5.89% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.11% |
| 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 | 1,737 | 2.56 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 561 | 2.93 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Female | 526 | 4.02 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 464 | 0 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Male | 186 | 1.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 276 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 12.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 263 | 8.83% |
| High School Graduate | 923 | 30.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 471 | 15.82% |
| Some College | 472 | 15.85% |
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 | 1,864 | 1,357 | 283 |
| White | 980 | 941 | 356 |
| Other Race | 116 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $169,116 | $169,332 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,931 | $31,344 | $26,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $27,336 | $31,938 | $24,327 |
| Some College | $30,629 | $31,671 | $26,476 |
$27,336
Average Earnings
$31,938
Average Male
$24,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.53% of Waynesboro residents speak only English, while 6.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,775 | 877 | 31.6% |
| White | 1,398 | 407 | 29.11% |
| Other | 268 | 268 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 268 | 100% |
34.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.04%
Male Poverty Rate
39.01%
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 29.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.1% |
| Some College | 19.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 26.56% |
| Female Employed | 13.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $71,775 |
| Households | $30,910 | $64,574 |
| Married Families | $83,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $44,820 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
89
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 79 | 3.97% |
| White | 10 | 0.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.8%
Employment Rate
5%
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
84.42%
Born in Waynesboro
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
4.22%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
95.41% of Waynesboro residents were born in the United States, with 84.42% having been born in Mississippi. 4.22% 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% |