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Ware County

Georgia · 36,251 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 $37,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,251
+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: 280
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K36K36K36K1990201020202024Ware County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,041
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,360 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,221
+41%since 2000
from $14,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(22,275)
Black29.5%(10,703)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,612)
Asian0.9%(333)
Other1.4%(523)
Diversity Score63.9%(23,180)
Segregation Score36.8%(13,353)
Diversity Score
64
+17%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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WARE COUNTY VS
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WARE COUNTY VS
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WARE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ware County, Georgia?

Ware County, Georgia has about 36,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ware County, Georgia earns about $37,041 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Ware County, Georgia?

About 15.2% 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 23.3% 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 780 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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