Waynesboro City, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 5197 residents, 1982 households, and 1336 families in the city. The population density was 781.6 people per square mile (301.78/kmē), giving it the 107th most densely populated city among the Mississippi. There were 2276 housing units at an average density of 342.3 per square mile (132.16/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 people, and the average family size was 3.12 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 14% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.3 males. The median age was 32.9 years, The median age of males was 29.2 years, for females the median age was 35.6 years. The racial makeup of the city was 41.54% White, 57.28% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0.37% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.35% from two or more races and 0.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22357, it is the 103rd lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income for a family in the city was $27754, it would be the 99th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The per capita income for the city was $12946, it is the 187th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $17039, Median income for males is $23177, compared with $12998 for females.
In 2000, 1247 pupils and students, of which 675 are male and 572 are female, 23.99% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 51 nursery or pri school, 105 kindergarten, 715 elementary school, 308 high school and 68 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5197 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5780 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5759 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5716 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5698 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5667 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5637 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5621 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5641 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5657 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5647 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 38 | 13 | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 46 | 105 |
| Elementary school | 444 | 271 | 715 |
| High school | 117 | 191 | 308 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 51 | 68 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro city, Mississippi | $22357 | $27754 | $12946 |
| Wayne County, Mississippi | $25918 | $30513 | $12757 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |