Life in Waynesboro research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Waynesboro over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waynesboro:
The population in Waynesboro is 5,700.
The median home value in Waynesboro is $179,827.
The median income in Waynesboro is $36,156.
The cost of living in Waynesboro is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Waynesboro is $752.
The unemployment rate in Waynesboro is 10.1%.
The poverty rate in Waynesboro is 32.6%.
The average high in Waynesboro is 76.1° and the average low is 52.0°.
Crime in Waynesboro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waynesboro. Key points include:
There were 198 total crimes in Waynesboro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waynesboro is 3,550.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waynesboro is 842.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waynesboro is 2,708.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waynesboro is 67.56% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waynesboro / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 198 | 3,550.9 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 842.9 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 17.9 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 35.9 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 43 | 771.2 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 151 | 2,708.0 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 520.1 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 113 | 2,026.5 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 161.4 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Waynesboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waynesboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waynesboro is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waynesboro is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waynesboro is $179,827.
The median income in Waynesboro is $36,156.
| Living Expense | Waynesboro | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 80 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 86 | 100 | |
The average high in Waynesboro is 76.1° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 67.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waynesboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
The current population in Waynesboro is 5,700. The population has increased 0.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,700 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,720 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,745 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 5,453 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 5,487 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,558 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,603 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 5,755 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,801 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,820 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,835 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,806 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 5,715 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 5,680 | - |
19.0% White with 1,085 White residents.
72.7% African American with 4,144 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 20 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 216 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 235 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waynesboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19.0% | 49.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 72.7% | 31.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Waynesboro is 54.9% female with 3,127 female residents.
Waynesboro is 45.1% male with 2,572 male residents.
| Gender | Waynesboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
6.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waynesboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
20.4% of households in Waynesboro earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Waynesboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.0% of households in Waynesboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Waynesboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.8% of households in Waynesboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Waynesboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.2% of households in Waynesboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Waynesboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
0.7% of households in Waynesboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.4% of households in Waynesboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waynesboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 20.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 11.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.2% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.7% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.4% | 11.0% | 12.6% |