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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waynesboro Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waynesboro is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waynesboro is $188,664.
The median income in Waynesboro is $41,620.
Waynesboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waynesboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waynesboro | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waynesboro, GA Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waynesboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waynesboro
The current population in Waynesboro is 5,644. The population has decreased 0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,644 | -1.0% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waynesboro
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Waynesboro is:
22.1% White with 1,248 White residents.
65.5% African American with 3,694 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 122 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 94 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 486 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waynesboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.1% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 65.5% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waynesboro
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Waynesboro is 59.7% female with 3,367 female residents.
Waynesboro is 40.3% male with 2,277 male residents.
| Gender | Waynesboro | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.7% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 40.3% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waynesboro for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Waynesboro completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% 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% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waynesboro, Georgia
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19.1% of households in Waynesboro earn Less than $10,000.
10.2% of households in Waynesboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Waynesboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Waynesboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.8% of households in Waynesboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Waynesboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.0% of households in Waynesboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.6% of households in Waynesboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.2% 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 | 19.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.8% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
