Waynesburg is a somewhat small town located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 5,457 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waynesburg is the 85th largest community in Kentucky.Waynesburg is a blue-collar town, with 40.85% of people working in blue-collar occupations, while the average in America is just 27.7%. Overall, Waynesburg is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and production and manufacturing workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Waynesburg who work in teaching (11.56%), office and administrative support (10.36%), and healthcare (8.84%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 11.39% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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. The overall crime rate in Waynesburg is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime. 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 35.65 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. 13.84% of adults in Waynesburg have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Waynesburg in 2022 was $24,535, which is middle income relative to Kentucky, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $98,140 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, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Waynesburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Greek.
