Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville: City in North Carolina
About
Waynesville is a city located in the county of Haywood in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,869 and a population density of 433 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,557 inhabitants.
The city was created 215 years ago in 1809.
Quick Facts about Waynesville
| Population : | 10,557 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Haywood County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 22.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,753 feet / 839 meters |
| Capital city : | Waynesville is capital of Haywood County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1810 (215 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:04:46 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 28785 |
| Density : | 463 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waynesville is located at 35°29'19"N 82°59'20"W (35.4887100, -82.9887500).
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Demographics
The population of Waynesville increased by 6.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,869 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,809 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,656 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,708 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,698 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,770 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,895 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,969 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,093 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,141 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,557 | 3.94% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,957 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,783 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,231 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,781 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.7% |
| White only, percent : | 36.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 51.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 34.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 495 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
Waynesville zip code is 28785.
County name: Haywood, County
fips: 37087
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,034 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $298 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $978 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,159 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,711 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 164,742 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 617,275 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $60,660 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,923 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,406 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,504 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 692 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 455 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 451 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,154 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,167.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.38 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $559,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,615 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $926 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,853 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,620 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,661 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 168,679 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 363,533 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 889,912 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $27,079 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $101,103 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $55,997 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,906 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,099 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,384 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 574 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,143 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 267 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,440 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,992.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.99 |
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People born in Waynesville (18)
People born in Waynesville, including movie actress Faith Leon, politician William T. Crawford, politician Edward J. Robeson, Jr., .
List
- Thomas D. Johnston (American politician) he was born in 01/04/1840
- Bill Milner (American football player (1919-2006)) he was born in 07/03/1919
- Donald Davis (American writer and novelist) he was born in 01/01/1944
- Fred Crawford (American football player (1910-1974)) he was born in 27/07/1910
- Joe Sam Queen (American politician) he was born in 18/06/1950
- Judy Green (American volleyball coach)
- Snake Henry (American baseball player) he was born in 19/07/1895
- Stephanie Glance (American basketball coach)
- Homer L. Ferguson (American businessman) he was born in 06/03/1873
- S. C. Herren (American politician) he was born in 14/02/1856
- Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick (Women's college basketball coach) she was born in 21/06/1978
- Wilburn C. Campbell he was born in 08/11/1910
- Lori Wilson (US politician (1937-2019)) she was born in 15/02/1937
- Chuck Edwards (American politician) he was born in 13/09/1960
- Harley Bascom Ferguson he was born in 14/08/1875
Schools in Waynesville
College & universities near Waynesville, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198668 | Haywood Community College | Clyde (NC) | 28721-9901 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waynesville, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Post offices near Waynesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesvill Post Office | Waynesville (NC) | 28786 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Waynesville , Missouri City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States with a population of 5,308 people.
- Waynesville , Ohio human settlement in Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,251 people.
- Waynesville , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 402 people.
Other cities in Haywood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Haywood County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 4,369 | Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States |
| Lake Junaluska | 2,734 | Census designated place |
| Clyde | 1,308 | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Maggie Valley | 1,258 | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Canton | 1,247 | Township in Haywood County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Waynesville distances to largest North Carolina cities
