Waynesboro, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Burke County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,700
Population
1,042/sq mi density
$36,156
Median Income
$17,950 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$188,580 Zillow
$752
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
216
Violent Crime/100K
1,666 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,156 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,700
Census 2023
Population Density
1,042
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.2 km²)
Median Age
28.2 yrs
28% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 73.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
22.3%
Black
73.5%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.8%
32% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.7%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.3%
55% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.519
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,700 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,042 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 28.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.1% |
| Female | 54.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 8.8% |
| Health Insurance | 86.7% |
| Uninsured | 13.3% |
| Broadband Access | 89.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |