Waynesboro, VA Demographics

A map of Waynesboro's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,351	16,074	71.6%	72.4%
Black	2,491	2,610	10.9%	11.8%
Hispanic	2,218	1,945	9.7%	8.8%
Multiracial	1,347	1,152	5.9%	5.2%
Asian	412	258	1.8%	1.2%
Native American/Other	22	157	0.1%	0.7%

Waynesboro, Virginia has an estimated population of 22,841, a slight increase from the 22,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 10.9% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.1% 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 Virginia 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 45.1% in 2020 and 46.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waynesboro is ranked the 53rd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waynesboro's White Population

16,351 residents of Waynesboro, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waynesboro is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Waynesboro ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Waynesboro's population has decreased from 72.4% to 71.6%.

Waynesboro is less White than neighboring Dooms (80.7% White), Lyndhurst (92.5% White), Afton (87.2% White), Sherando (92.2% White), and Fishersville (81.2% White).

Waynesboro's Black Population

2,491 residents of Waynesboro, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waynesboro is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Waynesboro ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of Waynesboro's population has decreased from 11.8% to 10.9%.

Waynesboro is more Black than neighboring Dooms (0% Black), Lyndhurst (0.5% Black), Afton (0% Black), Sherando (0% Black), and Fishersville (8.3% Black).

Waynesboro's Asian Population

412 residents of Waynesboro, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waynesboro is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Waynesboro ranks 287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 59.7%. Asian residents' share of Waynesboro's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Waynesboro is more Asian than neighboring Dooms (0% Asian), Lyndhurst (1.6% Asian), Afton (0% Asian), Sherando (0% Asian), and Fishersville (0.5% Asian).

Waynesboro's Hispanic Population

2,218 residents of Waynesboro, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waynesboro is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Waynesboro ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waynesboro's population has increased from 8.8% to 9.7%.

Waynesboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyndhurst (1.8% Hispanic), Afton (4.5% Hispanic), Sherando (6% Hispanic), and Fishersville (7.2% Hispanic). Waynesboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Dooms (15.9% Hispanic).

Waynesboro's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Waynesboro, or 0.1% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Waynesboro ranks 331st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waynesboro's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Waynesboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyndhurst (0% Native American/Other), and Sherando (0% Native American/Other). Waynesboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dooms (3% Native American/Other), Afton (8.3% Native American/Other), and Fishersville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Waynesboro's Multiracial Population

1,347 residents of Waynesboro, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waynesboro is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waynesboro ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Waynesboro's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.9%.

Waynesboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Dooms (0.4% Multiracial), Lyndhurst (3.5% Multiracial), Afton (0% Multiracial), Sherando (1.8% Multiracial), and Fishersville (2.4% 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.