Virginia

Waynesboro

18,549
1990 population
1950
first census record
5
census records

About Waynesboro

Waynesboro, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1950, when it recorded a population of 12,357. At the most recent census, in 1990, its population stood at 18,549.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 1990.

On the ground today, 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
199018,549
198015,329
197016,707
196015,694
195012,357
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Waynesboro

National Register of Historic Places listings in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Rose Cliff
Waynesboro (Independent City)
Plumb House
Waynesboro (Independent City)
Fishburne Military School
Waynesboro (Independent City)
Waynesboro Downtown Historic District
Waynesboro (Independent City)
Tree Streets Historic District
Waynesboro
Port Republic Road Historic District
Waynesboro (Independent City)
Crompton-Shenandoah Plant
Waynesboro (Independent City)
General Electric Specialty Control Plant
Waynesboro (Independent City)
Virginia Metalcrafters Historic District
Waynesboro (Independent City)
Fairfax Hall
Waynesboro (Independent City)
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Geology
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The Soldiers
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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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Points of Interest
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Frequently asked about Waynesboro

When does Waynesboro first appear in the US census?
Waynesboro, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1950, with a recorded population of 12,357.
What is the population of Waynesboro?
At the most recent federal census (1990), Waynesboro had a recorded population of 18,549.
How many historic places are in Waynesboro?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Waynesboro, Virginia.
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