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Waynesville, NC


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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.

The People and Families of Waynesville

In Waynesville, about 50% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Waynesville live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town. Waynesville benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waynesville had a median family income of $36,404.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waynesville ($5,900). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Waynesville Housing

About 66% of housing units in Waynesville are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Waynesville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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