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Waynesville, North Carolina

Introduction to Waynesville, North Carolina

Waynesville, North Carolina, in Haywood county, is 25 miles W of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 122 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 9,232.

Waynesville History

In 1810, an American Revolutionary War soldier Colonel Robert Love, founded Waynesville. He donated land for the construction of a public square, a courthouse, and a jail. Robert Love named the settlement in honor of his former commander, General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. It was incorporated as a town in 1871. Railroad arrived in 1884, which led to growth in the agricultural, tourism, and lumber industries. The area where the train station was built was named "Frog Level" and eventually became the commercial center of the community. In July of 1995, the towns of Waynesville and Hazelwood merged to form a larger community.

Waynesville and Nearby Attractions

  • Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park
  • North Carolina Arboretum
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Things To Do In Waynesville

Waynesville is home to the Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts which features a collection of art, handicrafts, and furniture created by various North Carolina artists. The Mountain Heritage Center, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, and Historic Johnson Farm are other museums and historic sites nearby. Cold Mountain, which is situated within the Pisgah National Forest, is a popular destination that was made famous by Charles Frazier's novel "Cold Mountain". The 1,000-acre Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area offers facilities for boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and picnicking. The community also organizes several festivals throughout the year including the Ramp Festival, the Smoky Mountain Folk Festival, the Apple Harvest Festival, the International Folk Festival, and the Haywood County Fair.

Waynesville Transportation

Greenville – Spartanburg International Airport is the closest major airport.

Waynesville Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the Western Carolina University, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, and Clemson University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Waynesville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Waynesville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Waynesville, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime47

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