Waynesburg is a somewhat small town located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 5,590 people and two associated neighborhoods, Waynesburg is the 85th largest community in Kentucky.

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 37.31 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The population of Waynesburg has a very low overall level of education: only 9.11% of people over 25 hold a 4-year college degree or higher.

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.