Waynesboro city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51820 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 22,841 #1,736 / 3,222
46th
Median Household Income $59,994 -20.2% #2,083 / 3,222
35th
Median Age 38.3 years -1.5% #2,536 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $245,500 -12.9% #929 / 3,222
71th
Median Gross Rent $1,020 -12.3% #930 / 3,222
71th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -10.9% #1,072 / 3,222
67th

Demographics

Waynesboro city has a population of 22,841, making it the #1,736 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.3%
Native Born
6.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Waynesboro city is $59,994, ranking #2,083 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.

Median Household Income
$59,994 −20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,083 of 3,222
35th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,636 −20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,001 of 3,222
38th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,072 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,065 of 3,222
36th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7% −23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,153 of 3,222
64th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.6 min −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,234 of 3,222
31th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Waynesboro city is $245,500 (-12.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,020/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.9%.

Median Home Value
$245,500 −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #929 of 3,222
71th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,020 −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #930 of 3,222
71th percentile
Homeownership Rate
59.9% −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,010 of 3,222
7th percentile
59.9% Homeownership

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Health

89.7% of residents in Waynesboro city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.

89.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.7% −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,217 of 3,222
31th percentile

About Waynesboro city, Virginia

Waynesboro city, Virginia has a total population of 22,841, making it the 1,736th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Waynesboro city is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Waynesboro city is $59,994, which ranks #2,083 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

The median home value in Waynesboro city is $245,500, 12.9% below the national median. Renters in Waynesboro city pay a median gross rent of $1,020 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Waynesboro city, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.

Waynesboro city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%).

All data for Waynesboro city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.