Waynesboro, Tennessee Population 2022
Waynesboro is a city located in Wayne County Tennessee. Waynesboro has a 2020 population of 2,464. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Waynesboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,437 in 2010.
The average household income in Waynesboro is $59,375 with a poverty rate of 33.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $512 per month, and the median house value is $77,400. The median age in Waynesboro is 42 years, 35.5 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
Waynesboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waynesborowas:
- White: 89.25%
- Black or African American: 7.13%
- Two or more races: 2.84%
- Other race: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,167 | 89.25% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 7.13% |
| Some Other Race | 19 | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 2.84% |
Waynesboro Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 851 | 2.47 | 52.9 |
| Married | 349 | 3.15 | 82.5 |
| Male | 22 | 3.55 | 100 |
| Female | 130 | 4.06 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 350 | 1.12 | 24.9 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 9.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 17.53% |
| High School Graduate | 693 | 40.22% |
| Some College | 263 | 15.26% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 3.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 5.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 8.01% |
Waynesboro Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | 20 |
| White | 1,558 | 1,109 | 212 |
| Black | 93 | 79 | 5 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.78%.
Waynesboro Language by Age
Waynesboro Language
98.26% of Waynesboro residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
Waynesboro Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 143 | 112 | 78.32% |
| White | 1,868 | 604 | 32.33% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 62 | 12 | 19.35% |
33.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.29%
Male Poverty Rate
40.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waynesboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waynesboro is Black, with 78.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waynesboro is Hispanic, with 19.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.11%.
Waynesboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Waynesboro Married by Age and Sex
Waynesboro Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Waynesboro Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 7.55% |
| Black | 26 | 27.96% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 13.73% |
Waynesboro Veterans by Education
28.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
42.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.93%
Born in Waynesboro
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.22% of Waynesboro residents were born in the United States, with 69.93% having been born in Tennessee. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,437 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,470 | 33 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 2,455 | -15 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 2,455 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 2,447 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 2,436 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 2,434 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 2,425 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 2,404 | -21 | -0.87% |
| 2019 | 2,419 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 2,434 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 2,449 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 2,464 | 15 | 0.61% |