Waynesville is a city located in Pulaski County, Missouri. Waynesville has a 2026 population of 5,525. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County. Waynesville is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,428 in 2020.
The median household income in Waynesville is $56,836 with a poverty rate of 16.52%. The median age in Waynesville is 32.4 years: 32.8 years for males, and 29.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.4 years
Female: 29.1 years
Male: 32.8 years
There are 4,014 adults, (934 of whom are seniors) in Waynesville.
Female: 2,755 (50.6%)
Male: 2,687 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Waynesville includes 78.94% White, 4.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,296 | 78.94% |
| Two or more races | 688 | 12.64% |
| Black or African American | 259 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 159 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.61% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.13% |
Waynesville 's average per capita income is $39,542. Household income levels show a median of $56,836. The poverty rate stands at 16.52%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,251 | - |
| Families | $93,194 | $88,383 |
| Households | $56,836 | $71,223 |
| Non Families | $36,560 | $40,264 |
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