Waynesville, MO

Census Place

Add Comparison

2023 Population

5,422

0.931% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.1

0.583% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.9%

35.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,179

59.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$204,100

16.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,148

9.56% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Waynesville, MO had a population of 5.42k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $75,179. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Waynesville, MO grew from 5,372 to 5,422, a 0.931% increase and its median household income grew from $47,193 to $75,179, a 59.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waynesville, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.74%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.95%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%).

None of the households in Waynesville, MO 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.

98.6% of the residents in Waynesville, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waynesville, MO are Waynesville Career Center (26 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Waynesville, MO was $204,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

Most people in Waynesville, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Waynesville, MO was 2 cars per household.

United States Missouri Pulaski County, MO Fort Leonard Wood, MO Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO

Population & Diversity

Waynesville, MO is home to a population of 5.42k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.41% of Waynesville, MO residents were born outside of the country (239 people).

In 2023, there were 7.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.16k people) in Waynesville, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 542 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 311 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Waynesville, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Waynesville, MO was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waynesville, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waynesville, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.16k ± 397
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
542 ± 304
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
311 ± 229

4.35%

Hispanic Population

236 people

4.35% of the people in Waynesville, MO are hispanic (236 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waynesville, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

4.41%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

239 people

3.83%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

206 people

As of 2023, 4.41% of Waynesville, MO residents (239 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waynesville, MO was 3.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waynesville, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
594 ± 225
Vietnam
222 ± 156
World War II
45 ± 69

Waynesville, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waynesville, MO employs 2.15k people. The largest industries in Waynesville, MO are Public Administration (622 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (350 people), and Manufacturing (309 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($72,875), Public Administration ($70,170), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($39,306).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.15k

2023 Value

± 506

−9.56%

1 Year decline

± 37.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waynesville, MO declined at a rate of −9.56%, from 2.38k employees to 2.15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waynesville, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (434 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (353 people), and Production Occupations (289 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waynesville, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.15k

2023 Value

± 506

−9.56%

1 Year decline

± 37.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waynesville, MO declined at a rate of −9.56%, from 2.38k employees to 2.15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waynesville, MO, are Public Administration (622 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (350 people), and Manufacturing (309 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waynesville, MO, though some of these residents may live in Waynesville, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,023

Median earning men ± $10,720

$37,485

Median earning women ± $18,808

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($90,184), Other Services Except Public Administration ($39,699), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,040).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,278), Public Administration ($34,890), and Retail Trade ($25,709).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Waynesville, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Waynesville, MO awarded 26 degrees. The student population of Waynesville, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 16 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waynesville, MO are White (21 and 80.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3 and 11.5%), Asian (1 and 3.85%), and Black or African American (1 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Waynesville, MO by number of degrees awarded are Waynesville Career Center (26 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waynesville, MO are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 and 50%), General Cosmetology (10 and 38.5%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (3 and 11.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 19 students enrolled in Waynesville, MO, 15.8% men and 84.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14 records, of which 78.6% were women and 21.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
13 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Waynesville, MO was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Waynesville, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Waynesville Career Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waynesville Career Center with 26 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waynesville, MO, which is 0 times less than the 26 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 21 degrees mean that there were 7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waynesville, MO was $204,100 in 2023, which is 0.673 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $174,700 to $204,100, a 16.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Waynesville, MO is 60.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Waynesville, MO have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waynesville, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$204,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$28,285

$1,454

Median Property Taxes

±$401

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 Waynesville, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waynesville, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.9%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.9% of the housing units in Waynesville, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Waynesville, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,179

Median Household Income

± $33,138

2.39k

Number of Households

± 499

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.39k households in Waynesville, MO grew to $75,179 from the previous year's value of $47,193.

The following chart displays the households in Waynesville, MO 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waynesville, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Worked At Home (8.54%)
Carpooled (7.8%)

In 2023, 82.8% of workers in Waynesville, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.54%) and those who carpooled to work (7.8%).

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.

Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waynesville, MO have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Waynesville, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waynesville, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waynesville, MO (614 out of 5.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waynesville, MO is White, followed by Black 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Waynesville, MO has health coverage, with 33.3% on employee plans, 8.92% on Medicaid, 5.4% on Medicare, 36% on non-group plans, and 12.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, MO see 3101 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.194% increase from the previous year (3095 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 758 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 431 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Pulaski County, MO.

3,101 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pulaski County, MO

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, MO see an average of 3,101 patients per year. This represents a 0.194% increase from the previous year (3,095 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pulaski County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.99%

Uninsured

33.3%

Employer Coverage

8.92%

Medicaid

5.4%

Medicare

36%

Non-Group

12.4%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waynesville, MO declined by 24.2% from 5.27% to 3.99%.

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

Keep Exploring

Fort Leonard Wood, MO

MSA

United States

Nation