City · Georgia
Waynesboro, Georgia
Waynesboro, city, in Burke County, Georgia. Waynesboro had 5,511 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,799 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,644 (±27). GEOID 1380984.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,511
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,799 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,644 ±27
Median household income
$41,620
±$9,969 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$161,500
±$62,191 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$746
±$73 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Waynesboro and what county is it in?
Waynesboro is a city in Burke County, Georgia. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 1,060 residents per square mile in 2020.
Waynesboro is in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waynesboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,511 people lived in Waynesboro on July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 5,799 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,644 (±27).
| Measure | Waynesboro | Burke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,644 ±27 | 24,470 | +157 |
| Households | 2,204 ±243 | 9,184 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.27 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,673 ±334 | 11,300 | no clear change |
Waynesboro's population since 2000
From 5,813 in 2000 to 5,511 in 2025: down 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Waynesboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waynesboro?
The median resident of Waynesboro is 29.1 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 65.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.1%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Waynesboro | Burke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.1 ±8.0 | 38.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±5.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±4.0 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 40.3% ±4.6 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.1% ±8.0 pts | 48.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 65.5% ±8.5 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3% ±4.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.8% ±5.2 pts | 13.8% | +11.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±6.7 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.9% ±5.8 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±7.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waynesboro earn?
Half of Waynesboro's 2,204 households earn less than $41,620 a year (±$9,969), against $53,014 in Burke County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $36,192 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waynesboro | Burke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,620 ±$9,969 | $53,014 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,317 ±$8,077 | $87,205 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,700 ±$3,808 | $33,957 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0% ±8.8 pts | 18.3% | −12.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.3% ±16.6 pts | 21.2% | −29.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.2% ±10.5 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±2.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5% ±5.4 pts | 85.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waynesboro?
Owners occupy 29.4% of Waynesboro's occupied homes and renters 70.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,500 by its owner (±$62,191). The median renter pays $746 a month including utilities, and 40.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waynesboro | Burke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,500 ±$62,191 | $151,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $746 ±$73 | $758 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0% ±15.1 pts | 40.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,379 ±$99 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 29.4% ±8.7 pts | 70.0% | −15.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 70.6% ±8.7 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,673 ±334 | 11,300 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.7% ±10.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7% ±7.7 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±3.6 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% ±6.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.2% ±5.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.0% ±8.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Waynesboro building?
Builders took permits for 51 new housing units in Waynesboro in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 9.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Waynesboro work and get to work?
78.3% of Waynesboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes.
| Measure | Waynesboro | Burke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4% ±6.2 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±5.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3% ±7.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6% ±6.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±4.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±5.2 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Waynesboro?
No census tract lies mostly in Waynesboro; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504Burke County | 5,679 | $49,978 |
| Tract 9505Burke County | 5,942 | $46,889 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Waynesboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Waynesboro compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waynesboro is the 4,641st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 136th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Waynesboro ranks 290th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 136th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 281st | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 137th | 360 |
| Median household income | 290th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 313th | 357 |
| Median home value | 242nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 286th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 86th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 298th | 343 |
| Median age | 333rd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 350th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 212th | 359 |
Waynesboro's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Waynesboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Waynesboro?
15 of the 57 figures for Waynesboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waynesboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Waynesboro.