With a 0.6% increase since 2020, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania is currently home to approximately 11,101 individuals. Surprisingly, in recent years the number of foreign-born individuals living in Waynesboro has increased roughly 0.73% bringing the foreign population demographic from 2.45% (270 people) in 2022 to 3.18% (350 people) in 2023. Furthermore, the number of foreign-born citizens in the state of Pennsylvania has increased and features a quite diverse immigration pattern.

The Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) 2023 data details the top 3 most common origin from the new population: India, Dominican Republic, and China, in this respective order. In addition to the foreign-born population growth, Waynesboro is occupied by an approximate 504 veterans who have served in various wars and battles including, but not limited to the Gulf War, Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II.

As for employment statistics and demographics, from 2022 to 2023, the number of employed citizens of Waynesboro increased by 4.56%, with the most common job groups being Office and Administrative Support, Production, and Sales. Similarly, the average earnings between the 4,808 households in the Borough lies at around $58,311, compared to the national median earnings per household of $80,610. Though lower than the national average, the cost of living in Waynesboro is typically cheap for the state of Pennsylvania. The necessary salary needed to live in this region is $46,440 for a family, or $33,200 for a single person. Moreover, Waynesboro is 6.4% cheaper than the Pennsylvania cost of living average, and 11.5% cheaper than the national average according to Sperling’s BestPlaces with compiled data from over 33 credible sources.