Waynesburg, PA

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    2024 Population
    3,811
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    26.5
    1.53% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.1%
    30.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,050
    8.87% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $158,200
    6.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,508
    1.37% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Waynesburg, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.9% of the residents in Waynesburg, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Waynesburg, PA are Waynesburg University (369 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Waynesburg, PA was $158,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

    Most people in Waynesburg, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Waynesburg, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Waynesburg, PA is home to a population of 3.81k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.91% of Waynesburg, PA residents were born outside of the country (111 people).

    In 2024, there were 36.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.45k people) in Waynesburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 94 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 80 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Waynesburg, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Waynesburg, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waynesburg, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.45k ± 143
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      94 ± 66
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      80 ± 42
    2.55%
    Hispanic Population
    97 people

    In 2024, there were 36.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.45k people) in Waynesburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 94 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 80 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.55% of the people in Waynesburg, PA are hispanic (97 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Waynesburg, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.91%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    111 people
    3.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    122 people

    As of 2024, 2.91% of Waynesburg, PA residents (111 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waynesburg, PA was 3.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      89 ± 67
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      12 ± 27
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      10 ± 24

    Waynesburg, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 7.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.1% of the population of Waynesburg, PA has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.472% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 34.6% between 18 and 34 years, 23.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.93%
    Uninsured
    53.6%
    Employer Coverage
    16.3%
    Medicaid
    12%
    Medicare
    11.7%
    Non-Group
    0.472%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waynesburg, PA grew by 88% from 3.15% to 5.93%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waynesburg, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Waynesburg, PA employs 1.51k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Waynesburg, PA were Public Administration (266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (226 people), and Educational Services (199 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,406), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,519), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,519).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.51k
    2024 Value
    ± 262
    −1.37%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Waynesburg, PA declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 1.53k employees to 1.51k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waynesburg, PA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (227 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (174 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (128 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waynesburg, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.51k
    2024 Value
    ± 262
    −1.37%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Waynesburg, PA declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 1.53k employees to 1.51k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waynesburg, PA, are Public Administration (266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (226 people), and Educational Services (199 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waynesburg, PA, though some of these residents may live in Waynesburg, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,678
    Median earning men ± $7,834
    $31,827
    Median earning women ± $10,973

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($88,229), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,547), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,519).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,245), Public Administration ($24,911), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($14,565).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Waynesburg, PA awarded 369 degrees. The student population of Waynesburg, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 569 male students and 662 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Waynesburg, PA are White (328 and 89.4%), Black or African American (15 and 4.09%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 3.81%), and Two or More Races (6 and 1.63%).

    The largest universities in Waynesburg, PA by number of degrees awarded are Waynesburg University (369 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Waynesburg, PA are Registered Nursing (61 and 16.5%), General Business Administration & Management (52 and 14.1%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (28 and 7.59%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $28,960.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Waynesburg, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,231 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,231 students enrolled in Waynesburg, PA, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 998 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      56 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
      28 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      17 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waynesburg, PA was Registered Nursing with 56 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waynesburg, PA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Waynesburg University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    369 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waynesburg University with 369 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 143 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waynesburg, PA, which is 0.633 times less than the 226 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 328 degrees mean that there were 21.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,520) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Waynesburg, PA was $158,200 in 2024, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $148,900 to $158,200, a 6.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Waynesburg, PA is 58.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Waynesburg, PA have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waynesburg, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $158,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,858
    $838
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$212

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waynesburg, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    58.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    56.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 58.7% of the housing units in Waynesburg, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waynesburg, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $54,050
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,177
    1.43k
    Number of Households
    ± 275

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.43k households in Waynesburg, PA grew to $54,050 from the previous year's value of $49,648.

    The following chart displays the households in Waynesburg, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Waynesburg, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
    2. Walked (8.95%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.94%)

    In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Waynesburg, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.95%) and those who worked at home (7.94%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Waynesburg, PA have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Waynesburg, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Waynesburg, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waynesburg, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waynesburg, PA (428 out of 2.83k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waynesburg, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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