Waynesboro (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Waynesboro (city) is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Waynesboro (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Employers here counted 10,390 jobs in 2025, up 11.1% from 2019. 23,951 people live here, up 7.5% since 2020. Unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, against 2.7% in 2019.
Cities and towns in Waynesboro (city)
Waynesboro (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Waynesboro (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 22,280 | 23,951 | ▲ 7.5% | 73rd of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 9,348 | 10,390 | ▲ 11.1% | 18th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $38,071 | $48,724 | ▲ 28.0% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.7% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.4pts | — |
Who powers Waynesboro (city)
No operating power plant is located in Waynesboro (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Waynesboro (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 10,390 | $48,724 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Waynesboro (city)
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Waynesboro (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide.
Waynesboro (city) and its neighbors
Of the 1 counties that border Waynesboro (city), Augusta County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro (city) | 23,951 | ▲ 11.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Augusta County | 78,940 | ▲ 9.6% | 8 MW | 11 MW | — | — |
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Waynesboro (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Waynesboro (city)?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Waynesboro (city).
What county is Waynesboro, VA in?
Waynesboro is in Waynesboro (city), Virginia. About 23,951 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Waynesboro (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 10,390 jobs in 2025 against 9,348 in 2019 (+11.1%, BLS QCEW).
Does Waynesboro (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Waynesboro (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.