Population 9,321 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waynesville
Household size in Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Waynesville average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.74 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 20 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in Waynesville is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Waynesville: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Waynesville
Renters in Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Waynesville is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (26.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Waynesville: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Waynesville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center. Only 28 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,070 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,117 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,085 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,201 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$131 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Waynesville costs $1,201 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $131 a month from 2006–10, a 12% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the center.
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 Waynesville
Bachelor's degrees in Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Waynesville: 47.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 13.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Waynesville: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Waynesville has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio cities.
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 Waynesville
| Period | Waynesville | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Waynesville is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Waynesville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville | 2.88 | 40.7 | 7.3% | 16.7% | 3.2% | 1991 | $1,201 | 47.2% | 96.5% | 5.0% |
| Corwin | 2.73 | 45.3 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 1997 | $1,080 | 43.5% | 93.8% | 4.7% |
| Lytle | 3.37 | 36.9 | 10.0% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2009 | $1,364 | 67.8% | 99.7% | 1.0% |
| Dodds | 2.30 | 45.7 | 5.2% | 25.4% | 6.8% | 1974 | $1,136 | 29.6% | 97.7% | 0.8% |
| Mount Holly | 2.88 | 41.2 | 7.4% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 1995 | $1,239 | 44.3% | 95.6% | 3.8% |
| Oregonia | 2.77 | 42.5 | 4.9% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 1984 | $1,072 | 43.1% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| Springboro | 2.86 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 1994 | $1,297 | 51.4% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| Harveysburg | 2.60 | 44.3 | 6.9% | 12.0% | 12.7% | 1980 | $932 | 23.1% | 96.0% | 2.5% |
| Oakland | 3.00 | 41.4 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 1998 | $1,441 | 36.5% | 94.2% | 1.3% |
| Roxanna | 2.72 | 57.1 | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1983 | $1,125 | 44.9% | 97.3% | 3.3% |
| Centerville | 2.13 | 48.2 | 5.8% | 30.4% | 3.1% | 1978 | $1,498 | 50.3% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
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 Waynesville. 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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