Waycross
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.
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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