Waynesville, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Waynesville, Georgia had a total population of 906, the 407th largest community in Georgia, with a median household income of $66,165, which is 14% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 29.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (29.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 7.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Waynesville Quick Facts
How Waynesville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 979 | 906 | -7.5% |
| Median household income | $62,702 | $66,165 | +5.5% |
| Median home value | $172,200 | $186,700 | +8.4% |
How Waynesville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Waynesville Rankings in Georgia
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Other Cities in Brantley County
Cities Similar to Waynesville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasher | 944 | $65,703 | $207,500 | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Danielsville | 952 | $67,500 | $219,900 | 22.9% | 11.6% |
| Coolidge | 923 | $59,063 | $158,400 | 7.0% | 20.2% |
| Milner | 979 | $67,476 | $240,900 | 19.3% | 5.8% |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | 19.1% | 7.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 906, Waynesville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Waynesville is a small community located in Georgia, within Brantley County. The total population is 906. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Waynesville is 26.0 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Waynesville is $66,165. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.9%. This is 123% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Waynesville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $186,700. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Waynesville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Waynesville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Waynesville, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Waynesville, Georgia?
Waynesville, Georgia has a population of 906 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Waynesville, GA?
The median household income in Waynesville is $66,165, which is 18% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Waynesville, GA?
The poverty rate in Waynesville is 29.9%. This means approximately 271 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Waynesville, Georgia?
Waynesville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Waynesville, GA?
The median home value in Waynesville is $186,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.
How educated is Waynesville, Georgia?
7.5% of adults (25+) in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.