Waynesville Population

1830–2026

2,930

2026 projection

9.8% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Waynesville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,930+401.38%
20252,890+411.44%
20242,849+220.78%
20232,827+421.51%
20222,785+541.98%
20212,731+622.32%
20202,669+60.23%
20192,663-60.22%
20182,669-20.07%
20172,671-70.26%

Showing 10 of 35 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Waynesville is growing faster than Warren County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • Waynesville+7.6%
  • Warren County+5.7%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Waynesville Demographics

38.1median age

Median age

Female41 yrs
Male37.3 yrs

Adults

2,165
484 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults1,681 other adults

Sex

Female 52.3% · 1,451Male 47.7% · 1,326

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 28 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Waynesville Income

$79,048median household income

Median household income

$79,048

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$52,679

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.4%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Waynesville Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%57%45%
Never married29%29%29%
Divorced10%7%13%
Widowed11%7%14%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201