Waynesville is a town located in Haywood County North Carolina. Waynesville has a 2024 population of 10,808. Waynesville is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 5.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,244 in 2020.
The average household income in Waynesville is $71,254 with a poverty rate of 18.09%. The median age in Waynesville is 47.3 years: 44.3 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waynesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,429 | 91.48% |
| Two or more races | 562 | 5.45% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 1.73% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,803 | 2.09 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 2,079 | 1.18 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Married | 1,969 | 2.7 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 668 | 3.03 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 87 | 2.69 | 17.2 | 82.8 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 629 | 8.12% |
| Associates Degree | 657 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,474 | 19.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 991 | 12.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,008 | 25.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 389 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 1,603 | 20.68% |
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 | 7,050 | 6,127 | 2,323 |
| 2+ Races | 355 | 316 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 231 | 39 |
| Black | 173 | 146 | 54 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 20 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,851 | $67,188 | $30,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,216 | $94,052 | $67,500 |
| High School Graduate | $32,632 | $39,239 | $29,103 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,965 | $57,835 | $35,083 |
| Overall | $41,237 | $46,176 | $34,149 |
| Some College | $31,523 | $34,440 | $29,355 |
$41,237
Average Earnings
$46,176
Average Male
$34,149
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.07% of Waynesville residents speak only English, while 3.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,078 | 1,635 | 18.01% |
| Hispanic | 444 | 156 | 35.14% |
| Multiple | 562 | 136 | 24.2% |
| Native | 33 | 19 | 57.58% |
| Asian | 37 | 13 | 35.14% |
| Black | 169 | 10 | 5.92% |
18.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.11%
Male Poverty Rate
20.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waynesville is Native, with 57.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waynesville is Black, with 5.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.79% |
| High School | 16.02% |
| Some College | 14.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.38% |
| Female Employed | 14.56% |
| Male Employed | 8.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,016 | $91,157 |
| Households | $44,920 | $71,254 |
| Married Families | $84,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,750 | $43,491 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
864
Number of Veterans
781
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 411 |
| Korea | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 346 |
| 65 to 74 | 240 |
| 55 to 64 | 195 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 779 | 10.02% |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 20.46% |
| Black | 5 | 2.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
55.03%
Born in Waynesville
96.22%
Native Born
3.78%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
96.22% of Waynesville residents were born in the United States, with 55.03% having been born in North Carolina. 2.51% 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 | 11,513 | 141 | 1.24% |
| 2028 | 11,372 | 141 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 11,231 | 141 | 1.27% |
| 2026 | 11,090 | 141 | 1.29% |
| 2025 | 10,949 | 141 | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 10,808 | 141 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 10,667 | 44 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 10,623 | 331 | 3.22% |
| 2021 | 10,292 | 48 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 10,244 | 82 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 10,162 | 30 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 10,132 | 143 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 9,989 | 85 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 9,904 | 127 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 9,777 | 74 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 9,703 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 9,709 | 57 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 9,652 | -150 | -1.53% |
| 2011 | 9,802 | -38 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 9,840 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,232 | 2,474 | 36.61% |
| 1990 | 6,758 | -7 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 6,765 | 277 | 4.27% |
| 1970 | 6,488 | 329 | 5.34% |
| 1960 | 6,159 | 864 | 16.32% |
| 1950 | 5,295 | 2,355 | 80.1% |
| 1940 | 2,940 | -8,573 | -74.46% |