Waynesburg is a somewhat small town located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 5,552 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waynesburg is the 85th largest community in Kentucky.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 12.62% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Waynesburg is worth considering.
In Waynesburg, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 34.53 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
The percentage of adults in Waynesburg with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.30% of adults in Waynesburg have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Waynesburg in 2022 was $23,368, which is lower middle income relative to Kentucky, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $93,472 for a family of four. However, Waynesburg contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Waynesburg home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waynesburg residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Waynesburg include English, Irish, German, Scottish, and Scots-Irish.
The most common language spoken in Waynesburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.