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Waynesboro, VA

Founded 1798Elev. 392 m
Population
22,574
Median home
$236,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Waynesboro

Waynesboro is home to roughly 22,574 residents. Waynesboro was founded in 1798. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $56,364. Homes carry a median value of $236,600, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.6%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,574
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$56,364
Per-capita income
$32,036
Poverty rate
11.7%
High-school grad or higher
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
21 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black11%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.5%
Service21.2%
Sales & office18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving16.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$236,600
Median gross rent
$972/mo
Owner-occupied
59.6%
Median year built
1969
Households
9,620
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Waynesboro has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading67%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WAYNESBORO HIGHHighGrades 9–12
KATE COLLINS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Berkeley Glenn ElementaryElementary
Cassell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Wenonah ElementaryElementary
Westwood Hills ElementaryElementary
William Perry ElementaryElementary
Wayne Hills CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime41% below national
Waynesboro229
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime0% above national
Waynesboro1,957
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Waynesboro Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Waynesboro.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Waynesboro County
HurricaneRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Waynesboro is in Waynesboro County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Waynesboro was founded in 1798. Elevation ~392 m.

Population trend
23K21K22,57420102024
Map of Waynesboro
Waynesboro, VA
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fishburne Military SchoolCoiner-Quesenbery HouseSwannanoaPlumb HouseRose CliffVirginia Metalcrafters Historic District
Notable people from Waynesboro
Kid KashCory AlexanderJohn WetzelJoseph BurnsAnne TompkinsTom PelosoWilliam Henry HarmanReggie HarrisElizabeth MassieShonn Bell
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Nearby cities
Staunton (11 mi)Charlottesville (23 mi)Harrisonburg (26 mi)Lynchburg (49 mi)Culpeper (56 mi)Front Royal (71 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Waynesboro, VA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Waynesboro, Virginia.

Kenneth Lee Campbell, 52ABSCONDER
Waynesboro · Waynesboro City County · 22980
AKA Kenny Campbell, Kenneth L Campbell
Steven Richard Williams, 44ABSCONDER
Waynesboro · Waynesboro City County · 22980
AKA Slim Williams, Steve Williams
Richard Henrey Johnson, 40ABSCONDER
Waynesboro · Waynesboro City County · 22980
AKA Richard H Johnson
Richard H Iii Johnson, 40
Waynesboro · Mecklenburg County · 22980
AKA Richard Henry Johnson, Richard H Johnson
David Hubert Robinson, 75ABSCONDER
Waynesboro · Waynesboro City County · 22980
AKA David Hobert Robinson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Waynesboro — frequently asked

What is the population of Waynesboro, Virginia?
Waynesboro has a population of about 22,574, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Waynesboro?
The median home value in Waynesboro is $236,600, and the median gross rent is $972/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Waynesboro safe? What is the crime rate?
Waynesboro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 229 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Waynesboro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Waynesboro County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Waynesboro?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Waynesboro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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