Waynesboro city, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Waynesboro city, Virginia Demographics
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As of 2026, Waynesboro city, Virginia has a total population of 22,574, the 56th largest city in Virginia, with a median household income of $56,364, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Waynesboro city Quick Facts

Population 22,574

Median Household Income $56,364

Median Home Value $236,600

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 38.9 years

Homeownership Rate 59.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

High School Graduation Rate 89.0%

Diversity Index 45/100

Population 22,574 56th of 681

Median Income $56,364 below average

Poverty Rate 11.7% 6% lower national

Median Home Value $236,600 average

How Waynesboro city Compares

Median Household Income

Waynesboro city

$56,364

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Waynesboro city

$236,600

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 27.8%

$50K-$100K 28.1%

$100K+ 27.6%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

64.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.6%

Renter 40.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

22.9%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Waynesboro city Rankings in Virginia

#56 Population of 681

#394 Median Income of 681

#353 Education of 681

#321 Home Value of 681

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Cities Similar to Waynesboro city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Hopewell city	22,944	$48,681	$165,100	12.5%	23.8%
Christiansburg town	22,820	$75,451	$242,900	45.5%	12.4%
Staunton city	25,765	$62,586	$239,300	35.1%	12.6%
Salem city	25,477	$66,716	$244,800	31.1%	10.9%
Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County)	21,828	$87,897	$309,200	31.8%	7.5%

Population Overview

Waynesboro city is a small city located in Virginia, within Waynesboro city. The total population is 22,574. It ranks as the 56th most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waynesboro city is 38.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waynesboro city is $56,364. This is 38% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $236,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Waynesboro city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.0%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waynesboro city, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Waynesboro city, Virginia?

Waynesboro city, Virginia has a population of 22,574 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro city, VA?

The median household income in Waynesboro city is $56,364, which is 28% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Waynesboro city, VA?

The poverty rate in Waynesboro city is 11.7%. This means approximately 2,612 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Waynesboro city, Virginia?

Waynesboro city's population is 72.6% White, 11.0% Black, 9.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Waynesboro city, VA?

The median home value in Waynesboro city is $236,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

How educated is Waynesboro city, Virginia?

26.3% of adults (25+) in Waynesboro city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.