Numbers only tell part of the story, but here you’ll find the economic, demographic, and other data for the City of Waynesboro, Staunton – Waynesboro MSA, and State of Virginia. To provide the most current information in an interactive format, we have contracted with data providers Statebook Internatonal and Localintel. Feel free to view, print, or download any of the tables or charts. Looking for something else? Contact us and we will try to help.
View charts of historical data and trends of selected demographics by clicking the links below.
Population
Unemployment
Labor Force Participation
Household Median Income
Per Capita Income
Cost of Living Index — 2019 Q1
Metro/Micro Urban Area and State |
100% Composite Index | 13.40% Grocery Items | 29.34% Housing | 8.94% Utilities | 9.22% Transportation | 4.26% Health Care | 34.84% Misc. Goods & Services |
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Harrisonburg VA Metro Harrisonburg VA |
95.8 | 96.0 | 92.1 | 100.9 | 84.3 | 104.3 | 99.4 |
Staunton-Waynesboro VA Metro Staunton-Augusta County VA |
96.1 | 90.0 | 92.1 | 108.4 | 91.0 | 93.2 | 100.4 |
NonMetro US Lexington-Bueno Vista-Rockbridge VA |
93.4 | 86.2 | 85.9 | 102.1 | 86.3 | 98.9 | 101.5 |
Charlottesville VA Metro- Charlottesville VA | 100.0 | 102.9 | 105.4 | 97.8 | 68.8 | 102.1 | 102.8 |
Richmond VA Metro Richmond VA |
93.0 | 88.1 | 85.2 | 96.4 | 83.9 | 109.0 | 101.1 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Division Alexandria VA Arlington VA |
142.6 151.1 |
115.5 115.5 |
223.5 248.8 |
97.3 97.3 |
103.2 115.0 |
92.4
92.4 |
113.0
113.1 |
The index is compiled by C2ER – The Council for Community and Economic Research www.c2er.org
Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has programs that include associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. The college also provides non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry.
The BRCC Online Outpost, located at 110 N. Wayne Avenue, offers residents of Waynesboro and the surrounding region a convenient location for assistance in applying to BRCC and enrolling in courses, as well as access to high-speed internet for those taking BRCC online classes or needing to do testing for the college. For more information call 540-453-0263.
Mary Baldwin University
Mary Baldwin University (MBU) is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degree programs from bachelor to doctoral, serving a vibrant student population on the main campus and in the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences.
A Variety of Nearby Options
There are 39 colleges and universities within a 2 1/2-hour drive offering a wide variety of programs and degrees. For up-to-date enrollment, graduates, and degrees conferred, please click here.
Within 30 minutes
Blue Ridge Community College
Bridgewater College
Eastern Mennonite University
James Madison University
Mary Baldwin University
University of Virginia
Within 30-60 minutes
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Southern Virginia University
Sweet Briar College
Virginia Military Institute
Washington and Lee University
One hour plus
Central Virginia Community College
Christendom College
Germanna Community College
Hampden-Sydney College
Hollins University
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Liberty University
Longwood University
Patrick Henry College
Radford University
Randolph College
Randolph-Macon College
Richard Bland College
Roanoke College
Shenandoah University
Union Presbytery Seminary
University of Lynchburg
University of Mary Washington
University of Richmond
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
Virginia Union University
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Virgnia Western Community College
Name | Description |
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Machinery and Tools | For manufacturing equipment paid annually based on equipment owned on January 1. Return due May 1 / payment due December 5. |
Business Personal Property | For non-manufacturing equipment used in business, paid annually based on equipment owned on January 1. Return due May 1 / payment due December 5. |
Business License | Fee based on type of business and gross receipts. For home based business, a Home Occupation Permit may also be required. |
Real Estate | .90 per $100 of assessed value |
Meals and Lodging | 7% local meals tax or a 6% local lodging tax in addition to the state sales tax of 5.3%. |
For complete information and forms, visit the Waynesboro Commissioner of Revenue’s website. |