Waynesville, MO Demographics

A map of Waynesville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,009	3,689	73.7%	68.2%
Hispanic	678	490	12.5%	9.1%
Multiracial	304	446	5.6%	8.3%
Black	259	553	4.8%	10.2%
Asian	159	147	2.9%	2.7%
Native American/Other	33	81	0.6%	1.5%

Waynesville, Missouri has an estimated population of 5,442, a less than 1% change from the 5,406 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.7% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.8% Black, 2.9% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waynesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waynesville has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waynesville, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waynesville is ranked the 137th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Waynesville was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waynesville's White Population

4,009 residents of Waynesville, or 73.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waynesville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Waynesville ranks 979th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesville's White population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Waynesville's population has increased from 68.2% to 73.7%.

Waynesville is more White than neighboring St. Robert (65.9% White), and Fort Leonard Wood (47.7% White). Waynesville is less White than neighboring Crocker (91.4% White), Richland (86.2% White), and Dixon (94.7% White).

Waynesville's Black Population

259 residents of Waynesville, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waynesville is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Waynesville ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesville's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.2%. Black residents' share of Waynesville's population has decreased from 10.2% to 4.8%.

Waynesville is more Black than neighboring Crocker (0% Black), Richland (0.4% Black), and Dixon (0% Black). Waynesville is less Black than neighboring St. Robert (10.4% Black), and Fort Leonard Wood (14.7% Black).

Waynesville's Asian Population

159 residents of Waynesville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waynesville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Waynesville ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Waynesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Waynesville is more Asian than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (2.4% Asian), Crocker (0% Asian), Richland (0% Asian), and Dixon (0% Asian). Waynesville is less Asian than neighboring St. Robert (6% Asian).

Waynesville's Hispanic Population

678 residents of Waynesville, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waynesville is higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Waynesville ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Waynesville's population has increased from 9.1% to 12.5%.

Waynesville is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Robert (6.8% Hispanic), Crocker (4.8% Hispanic), Richland (6.9% Hispanic), and Dixon (1% Hispanic). Waynesville is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Leonard Wood (26% Hispanic).

Waynesville's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Waynesville, 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 Waynesville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Waynesville ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waynesville's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Waynesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richland (0.1% Native American/Other). Waynesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Robert (3.8% Native American/Other), Fort Leonard Wood (2.4% Native American/Other), Crocker (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dixon (1.9% Native American/Other).

Waynesville's Multiracial Population

304 residents of Waynesville, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waynesville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waynesville ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waynesville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Waynesville's population has decreased from 8.3% to 5.6%.

Waynesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Crocker (3.1% Multiracial), and Dixon (2.5% Multiracial). Waynesville is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Robert (7.1% Multiracial), Fort Leonard Wood (6.8% Multiracial), and Richland (6.3% 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.