Waynesboro city, VA

County in Virginia, South · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Waynesboro city, VA is a county in Virginia with a population of 24,327 (1,635th of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 456th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (545th of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (928th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 2,170th of 3,092), Median Household Income (2,039th of 3,093), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,553rd of 2,916).

Population
24,327
1,635th highest of 3,094
Density
1,621.8
100th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
9.19%
312th highest of 3,094
Area
15
3,071st highest of 3,094
Region
South
Virginia

At a glance

Median household income
$59,994
2,039th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$245,500
922nd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,020
922nd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.1%
2,556th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
11.2%
2,034th highest of 3,094
College degree
25.7%
1,110th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
38.6%
1,337th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
10.5%
1,415th highest of 2,916
Average commute
21 minutes
2,167th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
91.4%
545th highest of 3,094
Climate
54.5°F average
34°F in January, 74°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +5.7
52.2% Republican, 46.5% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Unemployment Rate (%)3.1%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 456th of 3,094
  2. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    545th of 3,094
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)15.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 642nd of 2,916
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)21.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    928th of 3,094
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 981st of 2,916
  6. Poverty Rate (%)11.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,061st of 3,094
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)25.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,110th of 3,094
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year849
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,130th of 3,050
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,169th of 2,916
  10. Heating Degree Days per Year4,660
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,453rd of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$245,500
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,170th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,020
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,166th of 3,090
  3. Median Household Income$59,994
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,039th of 3,093
  4. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,769th of 2,916
  5. Adults with Depression (%)25.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,748th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,566th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Obesity (%)38.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,553rd of 2,916
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)37.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,554th of 3,094
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)10.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,470th of 2,916
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)20.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,470th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (58), weakest Health (52). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Staunton city, VA92% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  2. Salem city, VA85% similar
    Compared on 13 of 16
  3. Allen County, IN84% similar
  4. Washington County, AR83% similar
  5. Knox County, TN83% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Waynesboro city, VA?
Waynesboro city, VA has a population of 24,327, 1,635th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Waynesboro city, VA rank best at?
Among US counties, Waynesboro city, VA ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 456th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (545th of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (928th of 3,094).
Where does Waynesboro city, VA rank worst?
Waynesboro city, VA ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 2,170th of 3,092); Median Household Income (2,039th of 3,093); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,553rd of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Waynesboro city, VA?
Rankodex ranks Waynesboro city, VA on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics