Waynesboro, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Waynesboro, Mississippi Info Snack

Population
4,863
Unemployment
20.3%
Poverty
44.5%
Median Home
$85,300
Median Income
$26,773
Median Rent
$505

Waynesboro SnackAbility

3
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
3
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
3
Commute
6

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Rankings for Waynesboro in Mississippi

Map Of Waynesboro, MS

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Population over time in Waynesboro

Year Population % Change
2019 4,863 -1.0%
2018 4,910 -0.3%
2017 4,924 -0.8%
2016 4,966 -0.2%
2015 4,974 -0.5%
2014 4,998 -0.6%
2013 5,029 -0.9%
2012 5,073 -1.3%
2011 5,138 -1.3%
2010 5,208 -

Race / Ethnicity in Waynesboro

White
31.0% (1,506)
African American
63.0% (3,064)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.3% (161)
Hispanic
2.7% (132)
Race Waynesboro MS USA
White 31.0% 56.6% 60.7%
African American 63.0% 37.6% 12.3%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.7%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Two Or More 3.3% 1.2% 2.4%
Hispanic 2.7% 3.1% 18.0%

Gender in Waynesboro

Female
53.5% (2,600)
Male
46.5% (2,263)
Gender Waynesboro MS USA
Female 53.5% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 46.5% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Waynesboro for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
15.0% (729)
9-12th Grade
15.0% (729)
High School / GED
41.0% (1,993)
Some College
14.0% (680)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (194)
Bachelor's Degree
5.0% (243)
Master's Degree
4.0% (194)
Professional Degree
2.0% (97)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Waynesboro MS USA
< 9th Grade 15.0% 6.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 15.0% 10.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 41.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 14.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 5.0% 14.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Waynesboro, Mississippi

Less than $10,000
26.4% (128,245)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.9% (47,922)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (56,362)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.3% (59,630)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (64,531)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.4% (70,249)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.2% (25,050)
$100,000 to $149,999
3.4% (16,609)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.7% (8,440)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (9,257)
Income Waynesboro MS USA
Less than $10,000 26.4% 9.8% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.9% 6.7% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 12.7% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.3% 11.1% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 13.9% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.4% 16.8% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.2% 11.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 3.4% 10.8% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.7% 3.6% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 3.0% 7.7%

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