State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
571.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.62% (15)
Growth Since 2010
0.00% ()
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Waynesboro, Tennessee Population 2021
2,449
Waynesboro is a city located in Wayne County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. With a 2020 population of 2,449, it is the 147th largest city in Tennessee and the 6893rd largest city in the United States . Waynesboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has decreased by 0.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,449 in 2010. Waynesboro reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Waynesboro has a population density of 572 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waynesboro is $59,375 with a poverty rate of 25.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $575 per month, and the median house value is $86,900. 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: 87.47%
- Black or African American: 8.45%
- Asian: 2.26%
- Two or more races: 1.17%
- Other race: 0.66%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Waynesboro, Tennessee is 2,449 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,419.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,449.
Waynesboro, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,401 | 87.47% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 62 | 2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 1.17% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.66% |
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Waynesboro Population by Race
Waynesboro Population Pyramid $2021
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Waynesboro Population by Age
Waynesboro Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 937 | 2.59 | 62.1 |
| Married | 453 | 3.04 | 83.4 |
| Non Family | 282 | 1.15 | 44.7 |
| Female | 165 | 3.65 | 32.7 |
| Male | 37 | 3.43 | 64.9 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Waynesboro Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 157 | 8.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 10.40% |
| High School Graduate | 779 | 40.94% |
| Some College | 392 | 20.60% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 128 | 6.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 8.30% |
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Waynesboro Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Waynesboro Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,746 | 1,399 | 281 |
| Black | 96 | 88 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.09%.
Waynesboro Educational Attainment by Race
Waynesboro Earnings by Educational Attainment
Waynesboro Language by Age
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Waynesboro Language
97.19% of Waynesboro residents speak only English, while 2.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
Waynesboro Language
Waynesboro Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,110 | 463 | 21.94% |
| Black | 200 | 160 | 80.00% |
25.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.93%
Male Poverty Rate
28.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waynesboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waynesboro is Black, with 80.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waynesboro is White, with 21.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.24%.
Waynesboro Poverty
Waynesboro Poverty Rate by Education
Waynesboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Waynesboro Married by Age and Sex
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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
Waynesboro Marital Status
Waynesboro Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 8.35% |
| Black | 36 | 33.96% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 17.95% |
Waynesboro Veterans by Race
Waynesboro Veterans by Education
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27.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
Waynesboro Veterans by Education
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47.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Waynesboro Employment by Age
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Waynesboro Employment by Race
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Waynesboro Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.91%
Born in Waynesboro
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.21% of Waynesboro residents were born in the United States, with 71.91% 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.
Waynesboro Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,449 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 2,434 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 2,419 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 2,404 | -21 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 2,425 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 2,434 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 2,436 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 2,447 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 2,455 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 2,455 | -15 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 2,470 | 33 | 1.35% |
| 2010 | 2,437 | 0.00% |