Waynesboro city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Waynesboro city is located in Virginia with a total population of 22,574. It is the 76th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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%.