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Waynesville, MO


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Waynesville, Missouri

Waynesville, Missouri, in Pulaski county, is 73 miles NE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 118 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 3,507.

The People and Families of Waynesville

In Waynesville, about 56% of adults are married.

Approximately 20% of Waynesville is non-white. Waynesville boasts a diverse population for Missouri, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waynesville had a median family income of $46,205. To its credit, the people in Waynesville value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waynesville ($4,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Waynesville Housing

About 60% of housing units in Waynesville are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Waynesville, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Waynesville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Waynesville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Waynesville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Waynesville Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Waynesville, MO

Comparing Waynesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime33

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