waynesboro, virginia

Waynesboro, deriving its name from Anthony Wayne, is an independent city located within the confines of Augusta County in the state of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,520. It is located in the Shenandoah Valley, near many important historical markers of the Civil War and Shenandoah National Park. A portion of Interstate 64 falls within the city limits of Waynesboro, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail are less than a mile away. The town is perhaps best known for being the home of P. Buckley Moss and the P. Buckley Moss Museum, which attracts 45,000 visitors annually. The movie Toy Soldiers filmed a brief scene in Waynesboro.

Geography

Waynesboro is located at 38°4'11" North, 78°53'40" West (38.069874, -78.894517). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.8 km² (15.4 mi²). 39.8 km² (15.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.13% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 19,520 people, 8,332 households, and 5,432 families residing in the city. The population density is 490.7/km² (1,270.8/mi²). There are 8,863 housing units at an average density of 222.8/km² (577.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.46% White, 9.96% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. 3.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 8,332 households out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% are non-families. 30.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.85. In the city the population is spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $32,686, and the median income for a family is $40,772. Males have a median income of $30,943 versus $22,185 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,932. 12.8% of the population and 11.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

Waynesboro official website

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