Ware County, Georgia
Total Population: 35,958
County Seat: Waycross
Median Home Value
$106,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$44,833
Across all households
Median Age
38 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.9%
65 Years and Over
17.1%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.7%
No Health Insurance
16.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$44,833
Mean Household Income
$60,583
Per Capita Income
$23,550
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
69.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
19.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$106,500
Median Rent
$786/mo
Total Housing Units
15,926
Owner-Occupied
61.5%
Renter-Occupied
38.5%
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
Married Couple Households
37.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
37.4%
Average Household Size
2.61
Broadband Internet Access
72.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13299.