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Waynesboro, MS
City in Wayne County, Mississippi.
Population
4,518
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
356
ZIP codes
0
Waynesboro and its ZIP codes
Waynesboro at a glance
- Waynesboro is about 5.7 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $31,684, 44% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (49% below Mississippi) and median rent is $708 a month.
Local data for Waynesboro, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waynesboro, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,684
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$86,200
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (137), Scottish Americans (109), Russian Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Waynesboro.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,553
4,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $5,825 per person
How people get to work
Waynesboro, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waynesboro, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
247
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waynesboro, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.8%
U.S. 33.3% +15.5 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Waynesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaraCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.9 |
| BuckatunnaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| ShubutaTown | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Millry, ALTown | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| Silas, ALTown | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| State LineTown | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| Cullomburg, ALCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| De SotoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| Gilbertown, ALTown | 23 mi | 10.5 |
| SandersvilleTown | 25 mi | 5 |
| Toxey, ALTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| HeidelbergTown | 25 mi | 5.1 |
| QuitmanCity | 26 mi | 5.2 |
| Chatom, ALTown | 27 mi | 10.7 |
| Fruitdale, ALCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.5 |
| OvettCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waynesboro, MS in?
- Waynesboro is in Wayne County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Waynesboro, MS?
- About 4,518 people live in Waynesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waynesboro?
- Nearby places include Clara (7.5 mi), Buckatunna (12 mi), Shubuta (13 mi), Millry, AL (19 mi), Silas, AL (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023