Waynesville, MO

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2021 Population
5,336
1.44% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
30.2
7.47% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
27.5%
12.9% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$63,354
2.99% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$182,100
7.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Waynesville, MO had a population of 5.34k people with a median age of 30.2 and a median household income of $63,354. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Waynesville, MO grew from 5,260 to 5,336, a 1.44% increase and its median household income declined from $65,306 to $63,354, a −2.99% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waynesville, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.09%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%).

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.

99.4% of the residents in Waynesville, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waynesville, MO are Waynesville Career Center (19 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Waynesville, MO was $182,100, and the homeownership rate was 41.7%.

Most people in Waynesville, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Waynesville, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Waynesville, MO is home to a population of 5.34k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.04% of Waynesville, MO residents were born outside of the country (269 people).

In 2021, there were 5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.82k people) in Waynesville, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 763 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 315 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
99.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Waynesville, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Waynesville, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waynesville, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.82k ± 486
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    763 ± 363
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    315 ± 215
5.72%
Hispanic Population
305 people

In 2021, there were 5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.82k people) in Waynesville, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 763 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 315 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.72% of the people in Waynesville, MO are hispanic (305 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

5.04%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
269 people
3.69%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
194 people

As of 2021, 5.04% of Waynesville, MO residents (269 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waynesville, MO was 3.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    545 ± 237
  2. Vietnam
    208 ± 162
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    140 ± 127

Waynesville, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Waynesville, MO employs 2.31k people. The largest industries in Waynesville, MO are Manufacturing (672 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (385 people), and Public Administration (381 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($80,532), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($50,556), and Accommodation & Food Services ($50,556).

Occupations

2.31k
2021 Value
± 558
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 32.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waynesville, MO grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 2.09k employees to 2.31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waynesville, MO, are Production Occupations (404 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (391 people), and Management Occupations (184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waynesville, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.31k
2021 Value
± 558
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 32.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waynesville, MO grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 2.09k employees to 2.31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waynesville, MO, are Manufacturing (672 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (385 people), and Public Administration (381 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,377
Median earning men ± $19,379
$32,462
Median earning women ± $14,456

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($81,832), Other Services Except Public Administration ($45,962), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,705).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($50,556), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,944), and Public Administration ($36,161).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

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.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Waynesville, MO awarded 19 degrees. The student population of Waynesville, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 22 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waynesville, MO are White (15 and 78.9%), followed by Asian (3 and 15.8%), Black or African American (1 and 5.26%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Waynesville, MO by number of degrees awarded are Waynesville Career Center (19 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waynesville, MO are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 and 68.4%), General Cosmetology (5 and 26.3%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (1 and 5.26%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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The median property value in Waynesville, MO was $182,100 in 2021, which is 0.744 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $169,400 to $182,100, a 7.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Waynesville, MO is 41.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Waynesville, MO have an average commute time of 20.2 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.

Property

$182,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$74,793
$1,004
Median Property Taxes
±$355

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.

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Rent vs Own

41.7%
Homeownership
2021
58.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 41.7% of the housing units in Waynesville, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.3%.

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Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$63,354
Median Household Income
± $26,395
2.41k
Number of Households
± 552

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.41k households in Waynesville, MO declined from $63,354 from the previous year's value of $65,306.

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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waynesville, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.7%)
  3. Motorcycle (4.4%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Waynesville, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.7%) and those who used a motorcycle to get to work (4.4%).

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

20.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waynesville, MO have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.529% of the workforce in Waynesville, MO 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 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.

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Poverty & Diversity

27.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waynesville, MO (1.39k out of 5.05k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 75+.

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

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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89.2% of the population of Waynesville, MO has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 7.43% on Medicaid, 8.1% on Medicare, 24.4% on non-group plans, and 17.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, MO see 3095 patients per year on average, which represents a 13% increase from the previous year (2738 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 925 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,095 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pulaski County, MO

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, MO see an average of 3,095 patients per year. This represents a 13% increase from the previous year (2,738 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.8%
Uninsured
32%
Employer Coverage
7.43%
Medicaid
8.1%
Medicare
24.4%
Non-Group
17.3%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waynesville, MO grew by 25.4% from 8.61% to 10.8%.

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.

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