Waynesboro, PA Demographics

A map of Waynesboro's Population by Race

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 11,047, a less than 1% change from the 10,951 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waynesboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waynesboro has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waynesboro, that probability was 25.4% in 2020 and 27.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waynesboro is ranked the 76th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. 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 was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waynesboro's White Population

9,359 residents of Waynesboro, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waynesboro is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Waynesboro ranks 1332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Waynesboro's population has decreased from 86.0% to 84.7%.

Waynesboro is less White than neighboring Wayne Heights (86.8% White), Ringgold (85.6% White), Rouzerville (88.3% White), Leitersburg (100% White), and Pen Mar (90.1% White).

Waynesboro's Black Population

242 residents of Waynesboro, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waynesboro is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Waynesboro ranks 430th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. Black residents' share of Waynesboro's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.2%.

Waynesboro is more Black than neighboring Wayne Heights (1.1% Black), Rouzerville (0% Black), and Leitersburg (0% Black). Waynesboro is less Black than neighboring Ringgold (14.4% Black), and Pen Mar (3.2% Black).

Waynesboro's Asian Population

134 residents of Waynesboro, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waynesboro is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Waynesboro ranks 990th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 168.0%. Asian residents' share of Waynesboro's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Waynesboro is more Asian than neighboring Wayne Heights (0% Asian), Ringgold (0% Asian), Rouzerville (0% Asian), Leitersburg (0% Asian), and Pen Mar (0% Asian).

Waynesboro's Hispanic Population

722 residents of Waynesboro, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waynesboro is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waynesboro ranks 520th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Waynesboro's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.5%.

Waynesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Ringgold (0% Hispanic), Rouzerville (2.1% Hispanic), Leitersburg (0% Hispanic), and Pen Mar (2.6% Hispanic). Waynesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Wayne Heights (7.1% Hispanic).

Waynesboro's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Waynesboro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waynesboro is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waynesboro ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waynesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Waynesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ringgold (0% Native American/Other), Rouzerville (0% Native American/Other), Leitersburg (0% Native American/Other), and Pen Mar (0% Native American/Other). Waynesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne Heights (0.7% Native American/Other).

Waynesboro's Multiracial Population

527 residents of Waynesboro, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waynesboro is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Waynesboro ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Waynesboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Waynesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne Heights (4.3% Multiracial), Ringgold (0% Multiracial), Leitersburg (0% Multiracial), and Pen Mar (4% Multiracial). Waynesboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Rouzerville (9.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.