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Crime in Waynesville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waynesville. Key points include:
There were 358 total crimes in Waynesville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waynesville is 3,310.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waynesville is 499.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waynesville is 2,811.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waynesville is 56.23% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waynesville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waynesville / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 358 | 3,310.8 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 499.4 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 18.5 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 18.5 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 360.7 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 304 | 2,811.4 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 258.9 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 266 | 2,460.0 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 92.5 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waynesville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waynesville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waynesville is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waynesville is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waynesville is $355,351.
The median income in Waynesville is $54,923.
Waynesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waynesville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waynesville | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waynesville, NC Weather
The average high in Waynesville is 66.3° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.1 inches of precipitation each year with 11.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waynesville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waynesville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waynesville
The current population in Waynesville is 10,502. The population has increased 5.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,502 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 10,408 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 10,307 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 10,087 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 10,145 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 9,965 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 9,898 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 9,804 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 9,788 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 9,748 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 9,770 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,794 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 9,864 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 9,915 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 9,934 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waynesville
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Waynesville is:
87.7% White with 9,211 White residents.
1.3% African American with 141 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 26 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 427 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 697 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waynesville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waynesville
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Waynesville is 51.9% female with 5,455 female residents.
Waynesville is 48.1% male with 5,047 male residents.
| Gender | Waynesville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waynesville for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Waynesville completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Waynesville completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Waynesville completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Waynesville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Waynesville completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Waynesville completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Waynesville completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Waynesville completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Waynesville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waynesville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waynesville, North Carolina
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3.3% of households in Waynesville earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Waynesville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
17.1% of households in Waynesville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Waynesville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Waynesville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in Waynesville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Waynesville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Waynesville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.6% of households in Waynesville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.5% of households in Waynesville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waynesville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
