Waynesboro, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Waynesboro, Mississippi Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
2/10
Housing
3
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
3
Commute
6
Waynesboro, MS Photos
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
