Population 22,841 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waynesboro City
Household size in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Waynesboro City is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.43, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Waynesboro City are younger than 38.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 39.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Waynesboro City than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Waynesboro City
Renters in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Waynesboro City than nationally: 40.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 27.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Waynesboro City is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Waynesboro City run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $680 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $807 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $838 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,105 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Waynesboro City costs $1,105 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $425 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Waynesboro City
Bachelor's degrees in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Waynesboro City (26.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Waynesboro City have finished high school as nationally: 89.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). The share with a diploma is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Waynesboro City
| Period | Waynesboro City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Waynesboro City is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Waynesboro City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro City | 2.32 | 38.8 | 13.0% | 40.1% | 8.3% | 1973 | $1,105 | 26.4% | 89.5% | 4.9% |
| Augusta County | 2.46 | 44.5 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 1987 | $1,131 | 25.1% | 91.8% | 2.4% |
| Staunton City | 2.17 | 41.6 | 12.0% | 39.1% | 10.0% | 1963 | $1,005 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| Albemarle County | 2.40 | 42.2 | 9.7% | 34.1% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,734 | 61.3% | 94.0% | 3.3% |
| Charlottesville City | 2.17 | 34.7 | 9.4% | 55.8% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,595 | 62.5% | 93.4% | 4.0% |
| Bath County | 2.16 | 52.2 | 9.7% | 28.7% | 43.0% | 1974 | $653 | 16.4% | 84.6% | 1.2% |
| Louisa County | 2.60 | 44.9 | 10.1% | 17.8% | 14.8% | 1995 | $1,329 | 29.6% | 90.0% | 5.7% |
| Caroline County | 2.66 | 39.7 | 14.9% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,417 | 21.6% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| Essex County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.8% | 28.3% | 21.8% | 1980 | $1,056 | 16.8% | 84.3% | 3.5% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.35 | 48.9 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 25.0% | 1985 | $1,163 | 22.8% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
| Richmond County | 2.38 | 44.1 | 9.2% | 25.3% | 16.4% | 1979 | $1,038 | 16.4% | 81.6% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Waynesboro City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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