equestId":"b614ef11-219f-4301-b5bc-486292b1559c","resource":"content","data":[{"id":"txt_adc6d04a15f14b318aa0948c3450e079","text":".\n \nWaynesville, North Carolina is a picturesque mountain town located in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. With a population of 10,087 and a population density of 1,196 people per square mile, Waynesville is an ideal place to settle down and enjoy life. The area has plenty to offer both year-round and seasonal residents alike. Popular local businesses include Haywood Smokehouse BBQ for delicious smoked meats, Appalucian Vintners for wine tasting experiences, and Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt for dessert. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities in the area including hiking trails at Lake Junaluska Nature Preserve, fishing at Cataloochee Creek, and camping at Harmon Den Wildlife Management Area. Other organizations such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore provide volunteer-based opportunities to make a difference in the community. Local sporting events include the Smoky Mountain Classic soccer tournament held every June at Lake Junaluska Conference Center and Waynesville’s Annual Disc Golf Tournament held each September at East Fork Park Disc Golf Course. With so much to offer in one small town, Waynesville is sure to be your next great adventure!
The population in Waynesville is 10,087. There are 1,143 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waynesville is 47.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waynesville is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Waynesville
- 49.6% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 18.1% are married with children
- 24.0% have children, but are single
Race in Waynesville
- 88.7% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander