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Waynesboro

County:
Waynesboro city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
14.97
State:
Virginia

Waynesboro is a city located in Waynesboro city, Virginia. Waynesboro has a 2026 population of 24,108. It is also the county seat of Waynesboro city. Waynesboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 8.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,277 in 2020.

The median household income in Waynesboro is $59,994 with a poverty rate of 11.22%. The median age in Waynesboro is 38.3 years: 36.6 years for males, and 40 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males.

24.1K
Total Population
1,610
Density (mi²)
305 1.28%
Growth

Waynesboro Population

Waynesboro Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202624,1083051.28%
202523,8033051.3%
202423,4984151.8%
202323,0833411.5%
202222,7421360.6%
202122,6064131.86%
202022,277-139-0.62%
201922,416260.12%
201822,3901940.87%
201722,1964372.01%
201621,7592161%
201521,5432401.13%
201421,3031390.66%
201321,164990.47%
201221,065-34-0.16%
201121,0991100.52%
201020,989-17-0.08%
200019,5209715.23%
199018,5493,22021.01%
198015,329-1,378-8.25%
197016,7071,0136.45%
196015,6943,33727%
195012,3574,98467.6%
19407,3731,14718.42%
19306,2265,526789.43%
190070000%

Median Age

Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 36.6 years

Waynesboro Adults

There are 17,734 adults, (4,081 of whom are seniors) in Waynesboro.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,792 (51.6%)
Male: 11,049 (48.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waynesboro includes 74.03% White, 11.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,91074.03%
Black or African American2,71111.87%
Two or more races2,1119.24%
Other race6512.85%
Asian4361.91%
Native American220.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7643.34%
Other race6512.85%
White5592.45%
Black or African American2200.96%
Asian240.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,35171.59%
Black or African American2,49110.91%
Two or more races1,3475.9%
Asian4121.8%
Native American220.1%

Waynesboro Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waynesboro 's average per capita income is $41,483. Household income levels show a median of $59,994. The poverty rate stands at 11.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,211-
Families$68,806$88,325
Households$59,994$77,683
Non Families$39,837$54,986

$41,483

Average Income

$59,994

Median Household Income

11.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)