Waycross, GAPublished Date: November 23, 2024Waycross is located in Ware County, Georgia and has a population of 13,856. The poverty rate in Waycross is 33.8% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Waycross is 6.5% while the Ware County unemployment rate is 4.3%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 44.8% |
| Female | | 55.2% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Waycross | | 34.7 |
| Ware | | 37.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Waycross | | $36,818 |
| Ware | | $44,138 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Waycross | | $73,369 |
| Ware | | $100,635 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Waycross | | $766 |
| Ware | | $760 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Waycross | | 33.8% |
| Ware | | 23.7% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 37.5%
▩ Black or African American 55.2%
▩ Asian 0.3%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0.9%
▩ Hispanic 6.2%
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