Waynesboro, MS

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Population
4,495
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
191 ft
Median Home Value
$86,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$708/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$31,684
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Waynesboro sits in the piney woods of southeast Mississippi, right along the Chickasawhay River and just a short drive from the Alabama state line. Home to around 4,500 residents, it serves as the county seat and the main commercial hub for Wayne County. Living here means a quiet, close-knit atmosphere where neighbors run into each other at local diners or while running errands around the courthouse square. The surrounding rivers and timberlands give the area a peaceful rural feel, making it a great fit for anyone who enjoys hunting, fishing, and outdoor living.

Families are served by the Wayne County School District as well as Wayne Academy, and Wayne General Hospital provides convenient local healthcare right in town. Most daily shopping and dining sits along the Highway 84 and Highway 45 corridors, with larger cities like Laurel and Meridian within easy reach for broader retail and entertainment. Daily life in Waynesboro moves at a comfortable Southern pace, centered on local schools, active community churches, and the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside.

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