Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waynesville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,777

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.7%2,629

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%90

Two or More

1.4%40

Black

0.6%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%81

High School Diploma

28.9%518

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%92

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%245

Associate's Degree

11.3%202

Bachelor's Degree

21.2%380

Master's Degree

6.5%116

Professional Degree

0.8%14

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

28.7%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$269,500

Median Renti

$1,049

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%713

Renter-Occupied

34.1%369

Total Units

1,113

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%13

$50K–$100K

6.2%44

$100K–$150K

3.8%27

$150K–$200K

12.6%90

$200K–$300K

37.3%266

$300K–$500K

33.4%238

$500K–$1M

3.8%27

$1M+

1.1%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

100

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2%22

2010–2019

0.9%10

2000–2009

5.1%57

1990–1999

28.2%314

1980–1989

13.2%147

1970–1979

6.7%75

1960–1969

19.9%222

1950–1959

7.9%88

1940–1949

3.6%40

1939 or earlier

12.4%138

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.3%826

Electricity

23.1%250

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,048

Mean Household Incomei

$86,739

Per Capita Incomei

$34,649

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,443

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%31

$10K–$15K

1.8%20

$15K–$20K

6.8%74

$20K–$25K

3.6%39

$25K–$30K

1.3%14

$30K–$35K

3.5%38

$35K–$40K

4.8%52

$40K–$45K

2.8%30

$45K–$50K

6.7%73

$50K–$60K

1.8%19

$60K–$75K

9.9%107

$75K–$100K

19.9%215

$100K–$125K

14%152

$125K–$150K

6.4%69

$150K–$200K

9.4%102

$200K+

4.3%47

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes90% occupied$360/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC37 homes81% occupied$438/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,048/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

79.8%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

18.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $63K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

71.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

15.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,296

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,405

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

224(10.3% of civilian adults)