Waynesboro, MS Demographics

A map of Waynesboro's Population by Race

Waynesboro, Mississippi had a population of 4,567 in 2020. It was 29.9% White, 63.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waynesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waynesboro is the 76th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Waynesboro's White Population

1,364 residents of Waynesboro identify as White, or 29.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Waynesboro considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waynesboro is ranked #301 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waynesboro is more White than neighboring Shubuta (15.3% White). Waynesboro is less White than neighboring Clara (96.1% White), Buckatunna (37.9% White), State Line (40.7% White), and De Soto (56.9% White).

Waynesboro's Black Population

2,888 residents of Waynesboro identify as Black, or 63.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waynesboro considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waynesboro is ranked #122 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waynesboro is more Black than neighboring Clara (0.5% Black), Buckatunna (57.4% Black), State Line (54.2% Black), and De Soto (39.4% Black). Waynesboro is less Black than neighboring Shubuta (83.3% Black).

Waynesboro's Asian Population

18 residents of Waynesboro identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waynesboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waynesboro is ranked #133 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waynesboro is more Asian than neighboring Clara (0% Asian), Buckatunna (0% Asian), Shubuta (0% Asian), State Line (0.2% Asian), and De Soto (0% Asian).

Waynesboro's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Waynesboro identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waynesboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waynesboro is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waynesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Clara (1.3% Hispanic), Buckatunna (1.3% Hispanic), Shubuta (1% Hispanic), State Line (1.5% Hispanic), and De Soto (1.5% Hispanic).

Waynesboro's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Waynesboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waynesboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waynesboro is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waynesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buckatunna (0% Native American/Other), and Shubuta (0% Native American/Other). Waynesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clara (0.3% Native American/Other), State Line (0.9% Native American/Other), and De Soto (0.4% Native American/Other).

Waynesboro's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Waynesboro identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waynesboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waynesboro is ranked #319 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waynesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Shubuta (0.5% Multiracial). Waynesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Clara (1.8% Multiracial), Buckatunna (3.4% Multiracial), State Line (2.4% Multiracial), and De Soto (1.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.