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.
One downside of living in Waynesburg, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.31 minutes every day commuting to work.
The citizens of Waynesburg have a very low rate of college education: just 9.11% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.
The per capita income in Waynesburg in 2022 was $27,320, 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 $109,280 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, German, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Waynesburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
