Ware County, Georgia

Total Population: 35,958

County Seat: Waycross

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)61.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)29.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Two or More Races2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.