Waynesville, NC Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 62,432 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Waynesville, NC Micro Area

What is the median household income in Waynesville, NC Micro Area?: The median household income in Waynesville, NC Micro Area is $61,001 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Waynesville, NC Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Waynesville, NC Micro Area is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Waynesville, NC Micro Area?: $254,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Waynesville, NC Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Waynesville, NC Micro Area is $1,052 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Waynesville, NC Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 29.4% of adults in Waynesville, NC Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

62,432

Median Income

$61,001

Median Home Value

$254,900

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

3.4%

Median Age

47.0 yrs

Demographics

Total Population 62,432

Median Age 47.0

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 4.7% White (non-Hisp.) 90.9% Black 1.0% Asian 0.4% Two or More 5.2% Other 0.9%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.1%

Chinese

0.1%

Filipino

0.1%

Korean

0.1%

Vietnamese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.1%

Puerto Rican

0.8%

Cuban

0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $61,001 ±$3,705

Per Capita Income $80,255

Median Family Income $81,941

Poverty Rate 7.9%

Child Poverty Rate 14.9%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 12.9%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 31.8%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

4.4%

$10–15k

5.0%

$15–25k

8.3%

$25–35k

9.8%

$35–50k

14.8%

$50–75k

16.0%

$75–100k

13.3%

$100–150k

17.7%

$150–200k

5.3%

$200k+

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 35,307

Owner-Occupied 75.0%

Renter-Occupied 25.0%

Vacancy Rate 24.2%

Median Home Value $254,900

Median Gross Rent $1,052

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.5%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.7%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

8.1%

$50–100k

6.1%

$100–200k

8.6%

$200–300k

27.1%

$300–500k

23.3%

$500k–$1M

12.3%

$1M+

1.7%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

11.3%

$500–1k

32.7%

$1–1.5k

41.3%

$1.5–2k

11.6%

$2–2.5k

1.3%

$2.5–3.5k

1.7%

$3.5k+

0.1%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

4.2%

1 vehicle

30.3%

2 vehicles

37.3%

28.3%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

73.6%

Single-fam. att.

1.3%

2–4 units

2.2%

5–19 units

1.6%

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

16.7%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

8.0%

1940–1969

5.1%

1970–1999

12.9%

2000–2009

15.5%

2010+

6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%

Bachelor's or Higher 29.4%

Graduate Degree 11.5%

Some College / Associate 21.8%

Less Than High School 2.8%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Work from Home 7.7%

Self-Employed 7.5%

Government Workers 15.6%

Private For-Profit 76.8%

Industry

Edu/Health

24.3%

Arts/Entmt.

13.4%

Manufacturing

13.1%

Retail

11.1%

Prof. Services

9.5%

Construction

6.5%

Finance

5.5%

Public Admin

5.0%

Transportation

4.8%

Agriculture

1.2%

Wholesale

0.9%

Information

0.8%

Occupation

Management

37.3%

Food Prep

20.1%

Sales

19.4%

Production

14.6%

Construction

8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.0 min

Drove Alone 79.0%

Carpool 9.6%

Public Transit 0.0%

Work from Home 7.7%

Walked 2.6%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 26,772

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 49.9%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 12.4%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.2%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

4.8%

15–19

5.2%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

10.7%

45–54

12.5%

55–64

7.5%

65–74

7.7%

75–84

14.6%

85+

8.0%

Under 18: 17.8% Working age (18–64): 82.2% 65 and over: 25.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.2%

Naturalized Citizen 48.8%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

59.9%

Europe

25.3%

Asia

12.3%

Africa

0.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.7%

With a Disability 17.3%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 88.7%

Uninsured 11.3%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.9%

Has a Computer 91.8%

Same House 1 Year Ago 88.5%

Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023