Waynesboro is a city located in Burke County, Georgia. Waynesboro has a 2025 population of 5,480. It is also the county seat of Burke County. Waynesboro is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -5.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,797 in 2020.
The average household income in Waynesboro is $46,036 with a poverty rate of 32.63%.The median age in Waynesboro is 28.2 years: 20.6 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Waynesboro includes 73.53% Black or African American, 22.33% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 4,191 | 73.53% |
White | 1,273 | 22.33% |
Two or more races | 216 | 3.79% |
Asian | 20 | 0.35% |
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Separated
Never Married
Waynesboro's average per capita income is $33,369. Household income levels show a median of $36,156. The poverty rate stands at 32.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $59,837 | - |
Households | $36,156 | $46,036 |
Families | $35,954 | $49,044 |
Non Families | - | $36,500 |
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