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Waynesboro, Mississippi

Introduction to Waynesboro, Mississippi

Waynesboro, Mississippi, in Wayne county, is located 76 miles NW of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and is 146 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 5,197.

Waynesboro History

The city of Waynesboro was named after Gen. Mad Anthony Wayne, who was born in Wayneborough and served as a General in the United States Army. The city was previously known as Mount Vernon and got its current name in the year 1797. However, the place was initially incorporated as the town of Waynesburg in the year 1818, and was later reincorporated as Waynesboro in 1831. The first expressway was built in the year 1816 between Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

Waynesboro and nearby Attractions

  • Bladon Springs State Park
  • Clarke County Historical Museum
  • Bluff Hall
  • De Sotto National Forest
  • Clarkco State Park

Things To Do In Waynesboro

Tourist attractions in the city include several parks like the Bladon Springs State Park and Clarkco State Park, which offer swimming, camping, and fishing facilities. The De Sotto National Forest is another popular tourist haunt. Here, one can enjoy the rich vegetation of the forest. Bluff Hall and Clarke County Historical Museum are the two historical attractions where tourists can learn about the history of the region.

Waynesboro Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by the Jackson International Airport.

Waynesboro Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued through Jones County Junior College, Meridian Community College, University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, and William Carey College.

High Points

Waynesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

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Affordability of Rents
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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Comparative Profile of Waynesboro, MS

Comparing Waynesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home26
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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