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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waycross

Georgia · 15,333 residents · 11.868 sq mi
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Waycross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,399. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,700. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,333
−6%since 1990
from 16,379 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,292 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,380 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+5%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,399
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,586 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,468
+49%since 1990
from $9,009 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
58.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
42.0% rent
2.0
−7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(8,310)
Black48.5%(7,951)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(63)
Asian0.5%(86)
Diversity Score63.8%(10,455)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(6,716)
Black53.4%(8,184)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(210)
Asian0.6%(91)
Diversity Score64.3%(9,865)
64
+1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−9%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waycross, Georgia?

Waycross, Georgia has about 15,333 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waycross, Georgia?

The typical household in Waycross, Georgia earns about $23,399 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waycross, Georgia expensive?

In Waycross, Georgia, the median home is worth about $45,700, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Waycross, Georgia?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waycross, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waycross, Georgia?

About 30.4% of people in Waycross, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waycross, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Waycross, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,046 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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