Waynesville is a city located in Pulaski County Missouri. Waynesville has a 2024 population of 5,463. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County. Waynesville is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,430 in 2020.
The average household income in Waynesville is $74,928 with a poverty rate of 11.9%. The median age in Waynesville is 34.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waynesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,160 | 76.72% |
| Two or more races | 756 | 13.94% |
| Black or African American | 311 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 131 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.61% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,387 | 2.2 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 1,056 | 2.41 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 975 | 1.59 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 311 | 3.47 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 45 | 1.8 | 0 | 100 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 2.42% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 12.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 798 | 20.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 611 | 15.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,025 | 26.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 1.01% |
| Some College | 816 | 21.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,174 | 3,097 | 1,107 |
| 2+ Races | 344 | 339 | 149 |
| Black | 176 | 176 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| Asian | 131 | 81 | 51 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 57.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,332 | $70,979 | $72,887 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,184 | $90,708 | $74,597 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $11,423 | $36,210 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,207 | $44,787 | $42,052 |
| Some College | $38,622 | $42,622 | $34,232 |
$44,207
Average Earnings
$44,787
Average Male
$42,052
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.23% of Waynesville residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,055 | 614 | 15.14% |
11.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
8.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waynesville is White, with 15.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waynesville is White, with 15.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.69% |
| Some College | 10.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24.29% |
| Female Employed | 4.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,844 | $99,187 |
| Households | $75,179 | $74,928 |
| Married Families | $107,910 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,703 | $38,345 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,018
Number of Veterans
851
Male Veterans
167
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 594 |
| First Gulf War | 373 |
| Vietnam | 240 |
| World War II | 54 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 501 |
| 75+ | 177 |
| 65 to 74 | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 28.21% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 16.49% |
| Black | 46 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 25 | 19.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
37.37%
Born in Waynesville
95.59%
Native Born
4.41%
Foreign Born
1.42%
Non Citizen
2.99%
Naturalized
95.59% of Waynesville residents were born in the United States, with 37.37% having been born in Missouri. 1.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,504 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 5,496 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 5,488 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 5,479 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 5,471 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 5,463 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 5,455 | 20 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 5,435 | 19 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 5,416 | -14 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 5,430 | 140 | 2.65% |
| 2019 | 5,290 | 83 | 1.59% |
| 2018 | 5,207 | 15 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 5,192 | -75 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 5,267 | -55 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 5,322 | -12 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 5,334 | 48 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 5,286 | 155 | 3.02% |
| 2012 | 5,131 | 104 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 5,027 | 101 | 2.05% |
| 2010 | 4,926 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,507 | 300 | 9.35% |
| 1990 | 3,207 | 328 | 11.39% |
| 1980 | 2,879 | -496 | -14.7% |
| 1970 | 3,375 | -2,129 | -38.68% |