Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
18%
Waynesboro
Waynesboro, GA Area Guide
The “Bird Dog Capital of the World” exudes classic Southern charm
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Waynesboro is a small, picturesque community located about 25 miles down Highway 25 from Augusta. The community exhibits a timeless aesthetic, from the vintage brick storefronts downtown to the beautifully preserved homes filling many of the city’s neighborhoods. The dining scene is full of cozy local favorites like the Pineland Bakery and Taylor’s Barbecue, serving up down-home delicacies every day. Surrounded by sparsely-developed countryside, living in Waynesboro provides access to some terrific hunting and fishing opportunities—the fowl hunting in particular has earned Waynesboro the nickname “Bird Dog Capital of the World.”
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,551
Average: $59,064
Education
829
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,345
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Waynesboro, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waynesboro, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
703 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
961 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
882 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,170 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Military Bases
Airports
- Augusta Regional at Bush Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.