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Waynesboro, MS


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Waynesboro, Mississippi

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

The People and Families of Waynesboro

In Waynesboro, about 40% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Waynesboro, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Waynesboro, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waynesboro had a median family income of $27,754.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Waynesboro Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Waynesboro.

Commuting

In Waynesboro, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
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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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