Waynesboro, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,552
Population
359/sq mi density
$30,910
Median Income
$26,455 per capita
$84,400
Home Value
$149,122 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
46.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
1,017
Violent Crime/100K
1,681 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,910 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,017 violent crimes/100K (168% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,552
Census 2023
Population Density
359
per square mile
Land Area
12.7
square miles (32.9 km²)
Median Age
38.2 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 61.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
32.1%
Black
61.2%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.5%
Spanish
5.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.6%
Veterans
2.7%
55% below US avg (6%)
Disability
28.5%
119% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
74.3%
19% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
25.7%
199% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,552 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 359 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.7% |
| Female | 56.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.1% |
| Black or African American | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.6% |
| Veterans | 2.7% |
| Disability | 28.5% |
| Health Insurance | 74.3% |
| Uninsured | 25.7% |
| Broadband Access | 87.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |