Waynesboro
City in Burke County, Georgia
Waynesboro is a city in Burke County, Georgia, with 5,799 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Perkins, 12.6 miles S.
- 5,799residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 1,060 / sq mipopulation density
- 30830ZIP code
About Waynesboro
Waynesboro () is a city and the county seat of Burke County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,472 at the 2024 census. It is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.
Waynesboro is 37 minutes south of downtown Augusta by car via US 25. Waynesboro is known as "The Bird Dog Capital of the World". The Waynesboro Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waynesboro is located in Burke County, one of the eight original counties of Georgia. The city was named after General Anthony Wayne, whose daring efforts during the Revolutionary War earned him the nickname "Mad Anthony Wayne".
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Living in Waynesboro
- Median household income
- $41,620
- Median home value
- $161,500
- Median rent
- $746/mo
- Median age
- 29.1
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Waynesboro had 5,799 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,799 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,060 per sq mi (409 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waynesboro at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,799 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.47 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0913° N, 82.0143° W |
| ZIP code | 30830 |
| Official website | waynesboroga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1380984 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waynesboro
- Perkins12.6 mi S
- Gough12.6 mi W
- Vidette13.8 mi W
- Hephzibah14.7 mi N
- Keysville16.0 mi NW
- Sardis16.7 mi SE
- Girard17.7 mi E
- Blythe18.4 mi NW
- Matthews18.8 mi NW
- Millen20.1 mi S
- Jackson, SC20.8 mi NE
- Midville22.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro
What county is Waynesboro in?
Waynesboro is in Burke County, Georgia.
What is the population of Waynesboro, GA?
5,799 people lived in Waynesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waynesboro, GA?
The ZIP code of Waynesboro is 30830.
What is the elevation of Waynesboro?
295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waynesboro?
Perkins (12.6 mi), Gough (12.6 mi), Vidette (13.8 mi), Hephzibah (14.7 mi), Keysville (16.0 mi).
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