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Ware County

Georgia · 36,312 residents · 899.24 sq mi
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Ware County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,517. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,312
+2%since 2000
from 35,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K36K36K36K1990201020202024Ware County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,517
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,360 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,295
+27%since 2000
from $14,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(24,434)
Black27.9%(9,907)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(688)
Asian0.5%(166)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(19,444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(23,583)
Black29.4%(10,662)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,207)
Asian0.8%(278)
Other1.3%(469)
Diversity Score60.9%(22,127)
Diversity Score
61
+11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Ware County to nearby counties

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Income$45,847+29%
Home value$84,400+8%
Population6,847−81%
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WARE COUNTY VS
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Income$60,517+70%
Home value$153,300+97%
Population20,764−44%
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WARE COUNTY VS
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Income$61,276+73%
Home value$142,800+83%
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WARE COUNTY VS
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Income$58,239+64%
Home value$99,600+28%
Population18,936−49%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ware County, Georgia?

Ware County, Georgia has about 36,312 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ware County, Georgia?

The typical household in Ware County, Georgia earns about $35,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ware County, Georgia expensive?

In Ware County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Ware County, Georgia?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ware County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ware County, Georgia?

About 20.5% of people in Ware County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ware County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ware County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 841 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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