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Waynesboro, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Waynesboro - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,700
Residents
$36,156
Median income
$96,000
Median home
$1,261
Median rent (state)

Waynesboro - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Waynesboro lands in the 5th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

5th
percentile, household income
8th
percentile, home value
42nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Waynesboro, GA

Georgia's Waynesboro is a small town, with 5,700 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $36,156 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 35.7%. Home values in Waynesboro run a median of $96,000, and the median resident age is 28.2 years. About 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 56.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 5 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Low Activity). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 63.9°F with 48.2 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,261 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Georgia's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 37.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

5,700 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$36,156 /yr

Poverty 35.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Waynesboro compare to other US cities?

Where Waynesboro sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 5% higher than other cities
Home value 8% pricier than other cities
Median rent 42% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Waynesboro against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Waynesboro's strongest outlier among Georgia cities

Among the 637 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Waynesboro ranks #38 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Waynesboro only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#516 of 610
15th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#245 of 638
60th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#462 of 577
20th percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#38 of 637
94th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#401 of 638
37th percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

5thIncome percentile

5th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Waynesboro's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$96,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 92% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Waynesboro $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Waynesboro, GA Waynesboro, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Waynesboro, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Waynesboro, GA median $36,156/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Waynesboro, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Waynesboro, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 35.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,700
Median Income
$36,156
Median Home Value
$96,000
Median Age
28.2
Poverty Rate
35.7%
Labor force participation
56.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.9°F
Annual Precipitation
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,400 residents5,500 residents5,600 residents5,700 residents5,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,761 residents 5,511 residents ▼ -4.3%
Waynesboro's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
5
housing units authorized
Single-Family
5
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 2
2022 3
2023 3
2024 5

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
79.9%
Carpool
10.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
5.2%
Other
4.1%

Based on 2,338 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Waynesboro sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,261/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
37.3 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Sandersville
5,673 people
Temple
5,655 people
Jackson
5,648 people
Eastman
5,624 people
Fairview
5,620 people
Adel
5,619 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Waynesboro's 5,700 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Holtville, AL
5,700 people
Winslow, ME
5,701 people
Fruitland, MD
5,698 people
Glencoe, MN
5,702 people
Dayton, KY
5,703 people
Poolesville, MD
5,704 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Waynesboro's $36,156 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Terry, MT
$36,154 median income
Loris, SC
$36,158 median income
Higbee, MO
$36,146 median income
Emporium, PA
$36,167 median income
Wabbaseka, AR
$36,174 median income
Willow Valley, AZ
$36,136 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Waynesboro, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Waynesboro, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 22.3% 73.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.1% White 22.3% Black or African American 73.5% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 3.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Waynesboro compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Waynesboro (this city) 5,700 $36,156
Sandersville 5,673 $44,724
Temple 5,655 $89,269
Jackson 5,648 $44,508
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Waynesboro, GA?

What is the population of Waynesboro, GA? +

5,700 people live in Waynesboro, GA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro, GA? +

Median annual household income in Waynesboro runs $36,156, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Waynesboro? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Waynesboro; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Waynesboro, GA? +

Waynesboro's median home value sits at $96,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Waynesboro? +

Waynesboro has an average annual temperature of 63.9°F, 48.2 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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