Waynesboro, VA Demographics
A map of Waynesboro's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,074 | 72.4% |
Black | 2,610 | 11.8% |
Hispanic | 1,945 | 8.8% |
Multiracial | 1,152 | 5.2% |
Asian | 258 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 157 | 0.7% |
Waynesboro, Virginia had a population of 22,196 in 2020. It was 72.4% White, 11.8% Black, 1.2% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.2% 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 672 places in Virginia, Waynesboro is the 57th 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
16,074 residents of Waynesboro identify as White, or 72.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Waynesboro larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Waynesboro is ranked #343 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Waynesboro is less White than neighboring Dooms (92.2% White), Lyndhurst (86.5% White), Afton (90.4% White), Sherando (91.8% White), and Fishersville (82.1% White).
Waynesboro's Black Population
2,610 residents of Waynesboro identify as Black, or 11.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waynesboro slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Waynesboro is ranked #258 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Waynesboro is more Black than neighboring Dooms (2.3% Black), Lyndhurst (5.3% Black), Afton (3.2% Black), Sherando (1.6% Black), and Fishersville (7% Black).
Waynesboro's Asian Population
258 residents of Waynesboro identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waynesboro slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Waynesboro is ranked #274 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Waynesboro is more Asian than neighboring Dooms (0% Asian), Lyndhurst (0.7% Asian), Afton (0.6% Asian), and Sherando (0.4% Asian). Waynesboro is less Asian than neighboring Fishersville (1.3% Asian).
Waynesboro's Hispanic Population
1,945 residents of Waynesboro identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waynesboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Waynesboro is ranked #189 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Waynesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Dooms (2.2% Hispanic), Lyndhurst (3.5% Hispanic), Afton (2.9% Hispanic), Sherando (2.3% Hispanic), and Fishersville (5.1% Hispanic).
Waynesboro's Native American/Other Population
157 residents of Waynesboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waynesboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Waynesboro is ranked #300 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Waynesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dooms (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sherando (0.6% Native American/Other). Waynesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lyndhurst (1% Native American/Other), and Afton (1% Native American/Other).
Waynesboro's Multiracial Population
1,152 residents of Waynesboro identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waynesboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Waynesboro is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Waynesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Dooms (3% Multiracial), Lyndhurst (3% Multiracial), Afton (1.9% Multiracial), Sherando (3.3% Multiracial), and Fishersville (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.