Waynesville, NC

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Waynesville Overview

10,307
TOTAL POPULATION
5,017
MALE POPULATION
5,290
FEMALE POPULATION
94.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,653
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,016
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,920
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,824
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waynesville Zip Codes

Waynesville Area Codes

Race in Waynesville

The most populous races in Waynesville are White / Caucasian (9,429 | 91.5%), Two or more Races (562 | 5.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (452 | 4.4%).
Race in Waynesville
Race# Population% Population
Asian370.4%
Black / African American1781.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4524.4%
Native / Alaskan330.3%
White / Caucasian9,42991.5%
Two or more Races5625.4%
Some other Race680.7%
Total10,307100.0%

Ancestry in Waynesville

The most populous ancestries reported in Waynesville are English (1,799 | 17.4%), German (1,062 | 10.3%), Irish (1,057 | 10.3%), American (940 | 9.1%), and French (486 | 4.7%), together accounting for 51.8% of all Waynesville residents.
Ancestry in Waynesville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American9409.1%
Arab380.4%
Australian90.1%
Belgian320.3%
Bhutanese60.1%
British480.5%
Canadian210.2%
Central American150.2%
Cherokee770.7%
Colombian460.4%
Cuban100.1%
Danish140.1%
Dominican90.1%
Dutch1971.9%
Dutch West Indian60.1%
English1,79917.4%
European930.9%
French4864.7%
French Canadian70.1%
German1,06210.3%
Greek90.1%
Hungarian470.5%
Indian (Asian)780.8%
Irish1,05710.3%
Iroquois220.2%
Italian3223.1%
Korean360.4%
Latvian240.2%
Lebanese70.1%
Mexican2902.8%
Mongolian20.0%
Moroccan230.2%
Native Hawaiian320.3%
Northern European120.1%
Norwegian170.2%
Pakistani40.0%
Polish2512.4%
Portuguese80.1%
Puerto Rican190.2%
Russian1001.0%
Salvadoran150.2%
Scandinavian400.4%
Scotch-Irish4154.0%
Scottish4434.3%
South American650.6%
Spanish400.4%
Sri Lankan120.1%
Swedish470.5%
Swiss60.1%
Thai40.0%
Venezuelan190.2%
Welsh1551.5%
Yugoslavian20.0%
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Immigrants in Waynesville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waynesville came from Latin America (195 | 1.9%), Europe (150 | 1.5%), Central America (130 | 1.3%), Mexico (122 | 1.2%), and Northern Europe (84 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.6% of all Waynesville residents.
Immigrants in Waynesville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia450.4%
Central America1301.3%
China110.1%
Colombia460.4%
Eastern Asia110.1%
Eastern Europe160.2%
El Salvador80.1%
England750.7%
Europe1501.5%
Germany100.1%
India40.0%
Latin America1951.9%
Latvia160.2%
Malaysia20.0%
Mexico1221.2%
Northern Europe840.8%
Philippines170.2%
South America650.6%
South Central Asia110.1%
South Eastern Asia230.2%
Southern Europe400.4%
Spain400.4%
Sri Lanka70.1%
Sweden90.1%
Thailand40.0%
Venezuela190.2%
Western Europe100.1%
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Sex and Age in Waynesville

Sex and Age in Waynesville

The most populous age groups in Waynesville are 65 to 69 Years (509 | 10.2%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (441 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Waynesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years227 (4.5%)217 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years369 (7.3%)433 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Years310 (6.2%)81 (1.5%)
15 to 19 Years169 (3.4%)163 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years278 (5.5%)309 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years361 (7.2%)375 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years207 (4.1%)221 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years275 (5.5%)356 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years358 (7.1%)211 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years277 (5.5%)236 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years307 (6.1%)441 (8.3%)
55 to 59 Years279 (5.6%)407 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years311 (6.2%)416 (7.9%)
65 to 69 Years509 (10.2%)334 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years174 (3.5%)388 (7.3%)
75 to 79 Years182 (3.6%)241 (4.6%)
80 to 84 Years232 (4.6%)143 (2.7%)
85 Years and over192 (3.8%)318 (6.0%)
Total5,017 (100.0%)5,290 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Waynesville

Median Family Size in Waynesville

The median family size in Waynesville is 2.72 persons per family, with single female/mother families (668 | 24.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.92 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (87 | 3.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.34 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Waynesville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,969 (72.3%)2.67
Single Male/Father87 (3.2%)2.34
Single Female/Mother668 (24.5%)2.92
Total Families2,724 (100.0%)2.72

Median Household Size in Waynesville

The median household size in Waynesville is 2.09 persons per household, with single female/mother households (668 | 13.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.03 persons per household. non-family households (2,079 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Waynesville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,969 (41.0%)2.70
Single Male/Father87 (1.8%)2.69
Single Female/Mother668 (13.9%)3.03
Non-family2,079 (43.3%)1.18
Total Households4,803 (100.0%)2.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in Waynesville

Out of a total of 4,803 households in Waynesville, 2,724 (56.7%) are family households, while 2,079 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,553, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,826.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waynesville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,826 (38.0%)
2-Person Households1,553 (32.3%)205 (4.3%)
3-Person Households666 (13.9%)37 (0.8%)
4-Person Households284 (5.9%)11 (0.2%)
5-Person Households194 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households27 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,724 (56.7%)2,079 (43.3%)

Female Fertility in Waynesville

Fertility by Age in Waynesville

Average fertility rate in Waynesville is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 68.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Waynesville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years14 (31.8%)15.0
35 to 50 years30 (68.2%)36.0
Total44 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waynesville

75.0% of women with births (44) in Waynesville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 78.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waynesville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
35 to 50 years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (75.0%)11 (25.0%)

Fertility by Education in Waynesville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waynesville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (36.4%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (25.0%)22.0
Graduate Degree17 (38.6%)75.0
Total44 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waynesville

25.0% of women with births in Waynesville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 68.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waynesville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (75.0%)11 (25.0%)

Income in Waynesville

Income Overview in Waynesville

Per Capita Income in Waynesville is $34,653, while median incomes of families and households are $78,016 and $44,920 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,307$34,653
Median Family Income2,724$78,016
Mean Family Income2,724$91,157
Median Household Income4,803$44,920
Mean Household Income4,803$71,254
Income Deficit2,724$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,30728.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,30771.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,3070.48

Earnings by Sex in Waynesville

Average Earnings in Waynesville are $36,928, $41,892 for men and $30,000 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Waynesville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,439 (48.4%)$41,892
Female2,600 (51.6%)$30,000
Total5,039 (100.0%)$36,928

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waynesville

The most common earnings brackets in Waynesville are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (371 | 15.2%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (231 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waynesville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less180 (7.4%)67 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99935 (1.4%)231 (8.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49977 (3.2%)36 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99976 (3.1%)60 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49976 (3.1%)152 (5.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99957 (2.3%)203 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49920 (0.8%)118 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99920 (0.8%)103 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49949 (2.0%)103 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99966 (2.7%)121 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999239 (9.8%)106 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99989 (3.6%)153 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999100 (4.1%)63 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999270 (11.1%)149 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99941 (1.7%)164 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99977 (3.2%)179 (6.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999371 (15.2%)218 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99980 (3.3%)152 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999226 (9.3%)64 (2.5%)
$100,000+290 (11.9%)158 (6.1%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)2,600 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waynesville

Average earnings in Waynesville are $46,176 for men and $34,149 for women, a difference of 26.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,052, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,440. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,103.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waynesville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$57,835$35,083
High School Diploma$39,239$29,103
College or Associate's Degree$34,440$29,355
Bachelor's Degree$67,188$30,694
Graduate Degree$94,052$67,500
Total$46,176$34,149

Family Income in Waynesville

Family Income Brackets in Waynesville

According to the Waynesville family income data, there are 624 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 44 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Waynesville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000441.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992047.5%
$15,000 to $24,99929710.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991856.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991776.5%
$50,000 to $74,99941915.4%
$75,000 to $99,99947717.5%
$100,000 to $149,99962422.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991535.6%
$200,000+1425.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waynesville

4-person families (285 | 10.5%) account for the highest median family income in Waynesville with $108,039 per family, while 2-person families (1,638 | 60.1%) have the highest median income of $36,092 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waynesville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,638 (60.1%)$72,184
3-Person Families610 (22.4%)$95,735
4-Person Families285 (10.5%)$108,039
5-Person Families164 (6.0%)$0
6-Person Families27 (1.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,724 (100.0%)$78,016

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waynesville

The median family income in Waynesville is $78,016, with families comprising 3+ earners (131) having the highest median family income of $121,971, while families with no earners (587) have the lowest median family income of $33,542, accounting for 4.8% and 21.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waynesville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners587 (21.5%)$33,542
1 Earner999 (36.7%)$58,109
2 Earners1,007 (37.0%)$94,568
3+ Earners131 (4.8%)$121,971
Total2,724 (100.0%)$78,016

Household Income in Waynesville

Household Income Brackets in Waynesville

With 817 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Waynesville, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 158 households (3.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Waynesville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001583.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993316.9%
$15,000 to $24,99981717.0%
$25,000 to $34,99950410.5%
$35,000 to $49,99969614.5%
$50,000 to $74,99961012.7%
$75,000 to $99,99965313.6%
$100,000 to $149,99971114.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991583.3%
$200,000+1633.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Waynesville

The median household income in Waynesville is $44,920, with the highest median household income of $66,417 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,485 households (30.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,179, with 297 households (6.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waynesville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years297 (6.2%)$28,179
25 to 44 Years1,270 (26.4%)$66,167
45 to 64 Years1,485 (30.9%)$66,417
65+ Years1,751 (36.5%)$37,217
Total4,803 (100.0%)$44,920

Poverty in Waynesville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waynesville

With 15.1% poverty level for males and 20.9% for females among the residents of Waynesville, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 176 males (78.2%) and 295 females (73.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waynesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years176 (78.2%)44 (20.3%)
5 Years33 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years38 (10.1%)295 (73.0%)
12 to 14 Years48 (33.1%)21 (30.0%)
15 Years36 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (16.7%)
18 to 24 Years64 (19.5%)90 (25.4%)
25 to 34 Years45 (8.1%)204 (34.2%)
35 to 44 Years104 (16.6%)63 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years91 (15.6%)146 (21.9%)
55 to 64 Years39 (7.1%)82 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (4.3%)50 (7.0%)
75 Years and over33 (5.7%)72 (11.9%)
Total736 (15.1%)1,078 (20.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waynesville

According to the poverty statistics in Waynesville, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waynesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (21.8%)173 (79.7%)
5 Years75 (69.4%)29 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years338 (89.9%)109 (27.0%)
12 to 14 Years97 (66.9%)49 (70.0%)
15 Years30 (45.5%)51 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years53 (100.0%)55 (83.3%)
18 to 24 Years264 (80.5%)265 (74.7%)
25 to 34 Years514 (91.9%)392 (65.8%)
35 to 44 Years521 (83.4%)504 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years493 (84.4%)520 (78.1%)
55 to 64 Years510 (92.9%)739 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years641 (95.7%)664 (93.0%)
75 Years and over550 (94.3%)531 (88.1%)
Total4,135 (84.9%)4,081 (79.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waynesville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waynesville show that 9.4% or 185 of the total 1,969 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 21.8%, comprising of 127 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waynesville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,293 (95.7%)58 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children455 (78.2%)127 (21.8%)
3 or 4 Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,784 (90.6%)185 (9.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waynesville

According to the poverty data in Waynesville, 21.8% or 19 single-father households and 26.5% or 177 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (25.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waynesville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children19 (25.7%)67 (27.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (21.8%)177 (26.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waynesville

The poverty data for Waynesville shows that 185 of the married-couple family households (9.4%) and 196 of the single-parent households (26.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 127 households (21.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waynesville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children58 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children127 (21.8%)86 (26.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total185 (9.4%)196 (26.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Waynesville

Employment by Class of Employer in Waynesville

Among the 4,475 employed individuals in Waynesville, private company employees (2,625 | 58.7%), local government employees (448 | 10.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (410 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waynesville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,62558.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2525.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4109.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4089.1%
Local Government Employees44810.0%
State Government Employees2996.7%
Federal Government Employees260.6%
Unpaid Family Workers70.2%
Total4,475100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Waynesville

According to the labor force statistics for Waynesville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,553), 56.4% or 4,824 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 111 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 94.8% or 698 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.2% or 29 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Waynesville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years73 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years466 (79.4%)29 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years698 (94.8%)40 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years359 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,006 (83.8%)42 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years826 (65.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years558 (81.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years357 (49.1%)2 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years400 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over81 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,824 (56.4%)111 (2.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waynesville

According to labor force statistics for Waynesville, 75.5% of individuals (3,804) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,038) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 84 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.9% or 1,357 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waynesville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School344 (61.6%)9 (1.7%)
High School Diploma748 (67.6%)82 (7.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,355 (78.9%)29 (1.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,357 (81.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,804 (75.5%)111 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Waynesville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waynesville are Community & Social Service (811 | 17.2%), Education Instruction & Library (527 | 11.2%), Management (491 | 10.4%), Business & Financial (307 | 6.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (267 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Waynesville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waynesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (88.7%), and Management (66.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (84.1%), and Community & Social Service (79.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waynesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management325 (66.2%)166 (33.8%)
Business & Financial81 (26.4%)226 (73.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science110 (88.7%)14 (11.3%)
Computers & Mathematics24 (63.2%)14 (36.8%)
Architecture & Engineering86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 167 (20.6%)644 (79.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support25 (35.7%)45 (64.3%)
Education Instruction & Library84 (15.9%)443 (84.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment58 (47.5%)64 (52.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating103 (38.6%)164 (61.4%)
Health Technologists68 (34.0%)132 (66.0%)
Total (Category)786 (39.3%)1,214 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)2,266 (48.1%)2,445 (51.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Waynesville are Food Preparation & Serving (377 | 8.0%), Security & Protection (171 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (169 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (168 | 3.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (130 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Waynesville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Waynesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (52.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (84.6%), and Personal Care & Service (71.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waynesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22 (13.1%)146 (86.9%)
Security & Protection61 (35.7%)110 (64.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention20 (15.4%)110 (84.6%)
Law Enforcement41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving179 (47.5%)198 (52.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance68 (52.7%)61 (47.3%)
Personal Care & Service48 (28.4%)121 (71.6%)
Total (Category)378 (37.3%)636 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)2,266 (48.1%)2,445 (51.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waynesville are Sales & Related (632 | 13.4%), and Office & Administration (393 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Waynesville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waynesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related319 (50.5%)313 (49.5%)
Office & Administration186 (47.3%)207 (52.7%)
Total (Category)505 (49.3%)520 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)2,266 (48.1%)2,445 (51.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waynesville are Construction & Extraction (186 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (125 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Waynesville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waynesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)323 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,266 (48.1%)2,445 (51.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waynesville are Production (208 | 4.4%), Transportation (75 | 1.6%), and Material Moving (66 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Waynesville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waynesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production151 (72.6%)57 (27.4%)
Transportation62 (82.7%)13 (17.3%)
Material Moving61 (92.4%)5 (7.6%)
Total (Category)274 (78.5%)75 (21.5%)
Total (Overall)2,266 (48.1%)2,445 (51.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Waynesville

Employment Industries in Waynesville

The major employment industries in Waynesville include Health Care & Social Assistance (771 | 16.4%), Retail Trade (607 | 12.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (599 | 12.7%), Educational Services (518 | 11.0%), and Professional & Scientific (391 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Waynesville

Employment Industries by Sex in Waynesville

The Waynesville industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Construction (95.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.8%), Information (76.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (63.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waynesville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction235 (95.1%)12 (4.9%)
Manufacturing312 (81.0%)73 (19.0%)
Wholesale Trade58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade391 (64.4%)216 (35.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (58.5%)22 (41.5%)
Utilities10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Information6 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
Finance & Insurance39 (70.9%)16 (29.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing131 (43.7%)169 (56.3%)
Professional & Scientific254 (65.0%)137 (35.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support52 (55.3%)42 (44.7%)
Educational Services199 (38.4%)319 (61.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance117 (15.2%)654 (84.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation89 (37.2%)150 (62.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services216 (36.1%)383 (63.9%)
Public Administration81 (38.4%)130 (61.6%)
Total2,266 (48.1%)2,445 (51.9%)

Education in Waynesville

School Enrollment in Waynesville

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,998 students in Waynesville are elementary school (589 | 29.5%), high school (318 | 15.9%), and middle school (315 | 15.8%).
School Enrollment in Waynesville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool24812.4%
Kindergarten1577.9%
Elementary School58929.5%
Middle School31515.8%
High School31815.9%
College / Undergraduate23912.0%
Graduate / Professional1326.6%
Total1,998100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waynesville

Out of a total of 1,998 students who are enrolled in schools in Waynesville, 378 (18.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,620 (81.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 138 (67.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 50 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waynesville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds66 (32.4%)138 (67.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old730 (95.9%)31 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds276 (70.6%)115 (29.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds195 (86.7%)30 (13.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds106 (94.6%)6 (5.4%)
35 Years and over88 (60.7%)57 (39.3%)
Total1,620 (81.1%)378 (18.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waynesville

Business (605 | 21.6%), education (540 | 19.3%), science & technology (272 | 9.7%), social sciences (211 | 7.5%), and liberal arts & history (195 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 2,805 individuals in Waynesville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waynesville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics562.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1565.6%
Physical & Health Sciences923.3%
Psychology1605.7%
Social Sciences2117.5%
Engineering1174.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies160.6%
Science & Technology2729.7%
Business60521.6%
Education54019.3%
Literature & Languages682.4%
Liberal Arts & History1957.0%
Visual & Performing Arts772.8%
Communications1435.1%
Arts & Humanities973.5%
Total2,805100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Waynesville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waynesville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waynesville are males with 2 vehicles (953, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (876, making up 40.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waynesville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (0.3%)24 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle590 (28.0%)974 (41.3%)
2 Vehicles953 (45.3%)876 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles347 (16.5%)242 (10.3%)
4 Vehicles181 (8.6%)237 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (1.3%)5 (0.2%)
Total2,104 (100.0%)2,358 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Waynesville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waynesville are 10 to 14 minutes (886 commuters, 22.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (813 commuters, 20.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (614 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time in Waynesville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2907.2%
5 to 9 Minutes81320.2%
10 to 14 Minutes88622.0%
15 to 19 Minutes3799.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2897.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1383.4%
30 to 34 Minutes61415.2%
35 to 39 Minutes962.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2215.5%
45 to 59 Minutes2877.1%
60 to 89 Minutes150.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Waynesville

The most common commute times in Waynesville are 30 to 34 minutes (370 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (548 commuters, 24.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Waynesville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes140 (7.8%)150 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes265 (14.8%)548 (24.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes364 (20.3%)522 (23.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes204 (11.4%)175 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes158 (8.8%)131 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes56 (3.1%)82 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes370 (20.6%)244 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes21 (1.2%)75 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes71 (4.0%)150 (6.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes144 (8.0%)143 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (0.1%)14 (0.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waynesville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Waynesville are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (313, 17.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (564, 25.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waynesville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM61 (3.4%)57 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (0.8%)41 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM50 (2.8%)67 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM132 (7.4%)44 (2.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM144 (8.0%)123 (5.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM313 (17.4%)335 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM308 (17.2%)564 (25.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM142 (7.9%)100 (4.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM90 (5.0%)127 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM261 (14.5%)267 (11.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM111 (6.2%)112 (5.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM16 (0.9%)31 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM46 (2.6%)193 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM105 (5.9%)173 (7.7%)
Total1,794 (100.0%)2,234 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Waynesville

Occupancy by Ownership in Waynesville

Of the total 4,803 dwellings in Waynesville, owner-occupied units account for 2,789 (58.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,014 (41.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Waynesville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,78958.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,01441.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,803100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waynesville

Occupancy by Household Size in Waynesville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,82638.0%
2-Person Household1,75836.6%
3-Person Household70314.6%
4+ Person Household51610.7%
Total Housing Units4,803100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waynesville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waynesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household871 (47.7%)955 (52.3%)
2-Person Household1,197 (68.1%)561 (31.9%)
3-Person Household432 (61.5%)271 (38.6%)
4+ Person Household289 (56.0%)227 (44.0%)
Total Housing Units2,789 (58.1%)2,014 (41.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waynesville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waynesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School220 (42.8%)294 (57.2%)
High School Diploma632 (62.5%)380 (37.6%)
College/Associate Degree811 (52.3%)739 (47.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,126 (65.2%)601 (34.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waynesville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waynesville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years95319.8%
35 to 44 Years61412.8%
45 to 54 Years60412.6%
55 to 64 Years88118.3%
65 to 74 Years84317.5%
75 to 84 Years55511.6%
85 Years and Over3537.3%
Total4,803100.0%

Housing Finances in Waynesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Waynesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Waynesville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,789 (58.1%)$59,456
Renter-Occupied2,014 (41.9%)$34,877
Average4,803 (100.0%)$44,920

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waynesville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waynesville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00043 (1.5%)51 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99934 (1.2%)29 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99928 (1.0%)303 (15.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999204 (7.3%)146 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999224 (8.0%)243 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999263 (9.4%)239 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999403 (14.4%)293 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999476 (17.1%)136 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999403 (14.4%)252 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999389 (14.0%)322 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more322 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,789 (100.0%)2,014 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waynesville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waynesville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300201 (7.2%)62 (3.1%)
$300 to $499824 (29.5%)282 (14.0%)
$500 to $799626 (22.5%)352 (17.5%)
$800 to $999246 (8.8%)224 (11.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499438 (15.7%)766 (38.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999215 (7.7%)208 (10.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499156 (5.6%)8 (0.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99945 (1.6%)8 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more38 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,789 (100.0%)2,014 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waynesville

Housing Structures in Waynesville

Housing Structures in Waynesville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,63854.9%
Single Unit, Attached781.6%
2 Unit Apartments3447.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3397.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1793.7%
10 or more Apartments4018.4%
Mobile Home / Other82417.2%
Total4,803100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waynesville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waynesville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,108 (79.9%)530 (20.1%)
Single Unit, Attached36 (46.2%)42 (53.8%)
2 Unit Apartments16 (4.6%)328 (95.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments48 (14.2%)291 (85.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments19 (10.6%)160 (89.4%)
10 or more Apartments44 (11.0%)357 (89.0%)
Mobile Home / Other518 (62.9%)306 (37.1%)
Total2,789 (58.1%)2,014 (41.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waynesville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waynesville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)168 (8.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms172 (6.2%)399 (19.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms916 (32.8%)1,065 (52.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,196 (42.9%)281 (14.0%)
8 or more Rooms505 (18.1%)101 (5.0%)
Total2,789 (100.0%)2,014 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waynesville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waynesville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas135 (4.8%)16 (0.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas198 (7.1%)127 (6.3%)
Electricity1,579 (56.6%)1,646 (81.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene825 (29.6%)200 (9.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels52 (1.9%)20 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)5 (0.3%)
Total2,789 (100.0%)2,014 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waynesville

Household Vehicle Usage in Waynesville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle131 (4.7%)233 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle864 (31.0%)1,204 (59.8%)
2 Vehicles1,199 (43.0%)449 (22.3%)
3 or more Vehicles595 (21.3%)128 (6.4%)
Total2,789 (100.0%)2,014 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waynesville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waynesville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7031,086
Median Property Value$193,600$256,900
Median Household Income$44,264$130
Monthly Housing Costs$471$38
Real Estate Taxes$1,452$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waynesville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waynesville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000345 (20.3%)44 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999136 (8.0%)61 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999835 (49.0%)601 (55.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999243 (14.3%)285 (26.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99985 (5.0%)81 (7.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99911 (0.6%)6 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more48 (2.8%)8 (0.7%)
Total1,703 (100.0%)1,086 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waynesville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waynesville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00058 (3.4%)19 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999364 (21.4%)19 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999198 (11.6%)92 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999318 (18.7%)65 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999224 (13.2%)85 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999287 (16.9%)252 (23.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99962 (3.6%)116 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more192 (11.3%)327 (30.1%)
Total1,703 (100.0%)1,086 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waynesville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waynesville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x602 (35.3%)83,750 (7,711.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x176 (10.3%)247 (22.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x147 (8.6%)300 (27.6%)
4.0x or more756 (44.4%)243 (22.4%)
Total1,703 (100.0%)1,086 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waynesville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waynesville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800343 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499473 (27.8%)135 (12.4%)
$800 to $1,499747 (43.9%)292 (26.9%)
Total1,703 (100.0%)1,086 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waynesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waynesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waynesville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years581 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,165 (90.2%)127 (9.8%)
19 to 25 Years573 (73.1%)211 (26.9%)
26 to 34 Years513 (48.7%)541 (51.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,000 (83.9%)192 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,069 (85.5%)181 (14.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,162 (84.8%)208 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,153 (97.2%)33 (2.8%)
Total8,600 (85.2%)1,493 (14.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waynesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waynesville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born581 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,165 (90.2%)127 (9.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen573 (73.1%)211 (26.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waynesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waynesville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,901 (79.2%)500 (20.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,445 (71.1%)587 (28.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,173 (97.2%)34 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,315 (91.1%)128 (8.9%)
$100,000 and over2,711 (92.0%)234 (8.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waynesville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waynesville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6285 (49.0%)296 (50.9%)
6 to 18 Years622 (48.1%)634 (49.1%)
19 to 25 Years151 (19.3%)444 (56.6%)
25 to 34 Years89 (8.4%)424 (40.2%)
35 to 44 Years216 (18.1%)828 (69.5%)
45 to 54 Years240 (19.2%)848 (67.8%)
55 to 64 Years467 (34.1%)812 (59.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,350 (97.5%)761 (55.0%)
75 Years and over1,134 (95.6%)756 (63.7%)
Total4,554 (45.1%)5,803 (57.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waynesville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waynesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years26 (3.3%)64 (10.1%)
18 to 34 Years125 (14.1%)62 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years320 (18.2%)506 (24.6%)
65 to 74 Years203 (30.3%)201 (28.1%)
75 Years and over341 (58.5%)338 (56.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waynesville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waynesville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years85 (4.8%)117 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years57 (8.5%)109 (15.3%)
75 Years and over95 (16.3%)154 (25.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waynesville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (1.3%)11 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years44 (5.0%)55 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years102 (5.8%)29 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years108 (16.1%)18 (2.5%)
75 Years and over43 (7.4%)115 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waynesville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (2.0%)53 (8.4%)
18 to 34 Years48 (5.4%)62 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years118 (6.7%)222 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years18 (2.7%)46 (6.4%)
75 Years and over117 (20.1%)65 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waynesville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.1%)7 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years216 (12.3%)289 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years148 (22.1%)158 (22.1%)
75 Years and over241 (41.3%)238 (39.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waynesville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (2.8%)176 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years66 (9.9%)19 (2.7%)
75 Years and over108 (18.5%)110 (18.2%)

Technology Access in Waynesville

Computing Device Access in Waynesville

Computing Device Access in Waynesville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,23267.3%
Smartphone3,92081.6%
Tablet2,66255.4%
No Computing Device53611.2%
Total4,803100.0%

Internet Access in Waynesville

Internet Access in Waynesville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,04663.4%
Cellular Data Only63413.2%
Satellite Internet2445.1%
No Internet1,01821.2%
Total4,803100.0%

Waynesville Summary

Waynesville, NC is a small town located in the western part of North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains. It is the county seat of Haywood County and is situated at the junction of US Highway 19 and 23. The town has a population of approximately 10,000 people and is the largest town in the county.

History

Waynesville was founded in 1810 by Colonel Robert Love, a Revolutionary War veteran. The town was named after General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, who was a hero of the Revolutionary War. The town was originally a trading post and was the first county seat of Haywood County. In 1828, the town was incorporated and the first post office was established.
In the late 19th century, Waynesville became a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The town was also known for its mineral springs, which were believed to have healing properties. In the early 20th century, the town experienced a period of growth and development, with the construction of several hotels and other businesses.

Geography

Waynesville is located in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The town is situated at the junction of US Highway 19 and 23, and is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The town is located at an elevation of 2,000 feet and has a humid subtropical climate. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with the warmest months being July and August.

Economy

Waynesville’s economy is largely based on tourism, with the town being a popular destination for visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a paper mill. The town also has a vibrant arts and crafts scene, with several galleries and shops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Waynesville was 9,232. The racial makeup of the town was 90.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from other races. The median household income was $35,945, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income was $20,945.

Conclusion

Waynesville, NC is a small town located in the western part of North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains. It is the county seat of Haywood County and is situated at the junction of US Highway 19 and 23. The town has a population of approximately 10,000 people and is the largest town in the county. Waynesville’s economy is largely based on tourism, with the town being a popular destination for visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The town also has a vibrant arts and crafts scene, with several galleries and shops. The racial makeup of the town was 90.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from other races. The median household income was $35,945, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income was $20,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Waynesville?
Total Population of Waynesville is 10,307.
What is the Total Male Population of Waynesville?
Total Male Population of Waynesville is 5,017.
What is the Total Female Population of Waynesville?
Total Female Population of Waynesville is 5,290.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waynesville?
There are 94.84 Males per 100 Females in Waynesville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waynesville?
There are 105.44 Females per 100 Males in Waynesville.
What is the Median Population Age in Waynesville?
Median Population Age in Waynesville is 47.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waynesville
Average Family Size in Waynesville is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waynesville
Average Household Size in Waynesville is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waynesville?
Per Capita income in Waynesville is $34,653.
What is the Median Family Income in Waynesville?
Median Family Income in Waynesville is $78,016.
What is the Median Household income in Waynesville?
Median Household Income in Waynesville is $44,920.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waynesville?
Income or Wage Gap in Waynesville is 28.4%.
Women in Waynesville earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waynesville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waynesville is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waynesville?
There are 4,824 People in the Labor Forcein in Waynesville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waynesville?
56.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Waynesville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waynesville?
Unemployment Rate in Waynesville is 2.3%.