Waynesville, MO Demographics
A map of Waynesville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,689 | 68.2% |
Black | 553 | 10.2% |
Hispanic | 490 | 9.1% |
Multiracial | 446 | 8.3% |
Asian | 147 | 2.7% |
Native American/Other | 81 | 1.5% |
Waynesville, Missouri had a population of 5,406 in 2020. It was 68.2% White, 10.2% Black, 2.7% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 8.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waynesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Waynesville is the 136th 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).
Waynesville's White Population
3,689 residents of Waynesville identify as White, or 68.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Waynesville slightly less than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Waynesville is ranked #979 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Waynesville is more White than neighboring St. Robert (54.6% White), and Fort Leonard Wood (52.8% White). Waynesville is less White than neighboring Crocker (88.8% White), Richland (87.6% White), and Dixon (90.6% White).
Waynesville's Black Population
553 residents of Waynesville identify as Black, or 10.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waynesville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Waynesville is ranked #101 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Waynesville is more Black than neighboring Crocker (0.9% Black), Richland (0.5% Black), and Dixon (0.5% Black). Waynesville is less Black than neighboring St. Robert (17.5% Black), and Fort Leonard Wood (18.1% Black).
Waynesville's Asian Population
147 residents of Waynesville identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waynesville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Waynesville is ranked #70 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Waynesville is more Asian than neighboring Crocker (0% Asian), Richland (0.7% Asian), and Dixon (0.2% Asian). Waynesville is less Asian than neighboring St. Robert (5.8% Asian), and Fort Leonard Wood (4.9% Asian).
Waynesville's Hispanic Population
490 residents of Waynesville identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waynesville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Waynesville is ranked #65 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Waynesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Crocker (3.3% Hispanic), Richland (3.5% Hispanic), and Dixon (5% Hispanic). Waynesville is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Robert (12.2% Hispanic), and Fort Leonard Wood (19.4% Hispanic).
Waynesville's Native American/Other Population
81 residents of Waynesville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waynesville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Waynesville is ranked #172 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Waynesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crocker (0.9% Native American/Other), Richland (1.1% Native American/Other), and Dixon (0.3% Native American/Other). Waynesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Robert (2.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Leonard Wood (1.7% Native American/Other).
Waynesville's Multiracial Population
446 residents of Waynesville identify as Multiracial, or 8.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waynesville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Waynesville is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Waynesville is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Robert (7.4% Multiracial), Fort Leonard Wood (3.1% Multiracial), Crocker (6.1% Multiracial), Richland (6.6% Multiracial), and Dixon (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.