Waynesboro is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 4863 residents.. The poverty rate of Waynesboro is 44.5%, which is 218% higher than national average. The typical household in Waynesboro earns $26773 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 2 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 4 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 73.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Waynesboro are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 5 workers in Waynesboro is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waynesboro, only 70% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waynesboro remained 20.3%, which is 332% higher than national rate. Nearly 4 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waynesboro, only 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 18% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waynesboro is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Waynesboro is $85300 , which is 63% lower than national average. While median income in Waynesboro remained $26773, which is 60% lower than national average.