Waynesburg is a borough located in Greene County Pennsylvania. Waynesburg has a 2024 population of 3,640. It is also the county seat of Greene County. Waynesburg is currently declining at a rate of -2.36% annually and its population has decreased by -8.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,991 in 2020.
The average household income in Waynesburg is $66,175 with a poverty rate of 14.92%. The median age in Waynesburg is 24.2 years: 28.5 years for males, and 23.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waynesburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,720 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.83% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,353 | 2.17 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 560 | 1.09 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Married | 504 | 2.77 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 188 | 3.66 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 101 | 2.4 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 452 | 23.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 238 | 12.25% |
| High School Graduate | 622 | 32.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 314 | 16.16% |
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 | 1,877 | 1,757 | 640 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 25 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,500 | $75,250 | $60,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,417 | $42,109 | $51,500 |
| High School Graduate | $31,969 | $62,500 | $29,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $46,172 | $18,807 |
| Overall | $44,570 | $53,833 | $30,964 |
| Some College | $41,094 | $49,023 | $22,316 |
$44,570
Average Earnings
$53,833
Average Male
$30,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.1% of Waynesburg residents speak only English, while 1.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,828 | 402 | 14.21% |
| Multiple | 94 | 37 | 39.36% |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 50% |
14.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.51%
Male Poverty Rate
17.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waynesburg is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waynesburg is White, with 14.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.35% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.41% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,125 | $79,032 |
| Households | $60,536 | $66,175 |
| Married Families | $89,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,522 | $47,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
186
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 5.86% |
| Black | 8 | 11.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
64.9%
Born in Waynesburg
98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
98.2% of Waynesburg residents were born in the United States, with 64.9% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,202 | -87 | -2.65% |
| 2028 | 3,289 | -88 | -2.61% |
| 2027 | 3,377 | -88 | -2.54% |
| 2026 | 3,465 | -87 | -2.45% |
| 2025 | 3,552 | -88 | -2.42% |
| 2024 | 3,640 | -88 | -2.36% |
| 2023 | 3,728 | -34 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 3,762 | -87 | -2.26% |
| 2021 | 3,849 | -142 | -3.56% |
| 2020 | 3,991 | 89 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 3,902 | -104 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 4,006 | -45 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 4,051 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 4,049 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 4,046 | -58 | -1.41% |
| 2014 | 4,104 | -60 | -1.44% |
| 2013 | 4,164 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,162 | -17 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 4,179 | -16 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 4,195 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,184 | -86 | -2.01% |
| 1990 | 4,270 | -212 | -4.73% |
| 1980 | 4,482 | -670 | -13% |
| 1970 | 5,152 | -36 | -0.69% |
| 1960 | 5,188 | -326 | -5.91% |
| 1950 | 5,514 | 623 | 12.74% |
| 1940 | 4,891 | -24 | -0.49% |
| 1930 | 4,915 | 1,583 | 47.51% |
| 1920 | 3,332 | -213 | -6.01% |
| 1910 | 3,545 | 1,001 | 39.35% |
| 1900 | 2,544 | -658 | -20.55% |