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Waycross, GA · 2 counties · 57,670 residents (2025 est.) · 1,239.696 sq mi
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Waycross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,251.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,178
+10%since 2000
from 51,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:57,670 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
48K50K52K55K57K1990201020202024Waycross
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,148
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,830 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,971
+88%since 2000
from $14,337 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+1%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,251
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,347 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(37,859)
Black22.7%(11,598)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,045)
Asian0.4%(191)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(24,886)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(38,577)
Black22.6%(12,693)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,898)
Asian0.8%(462)
Other2.8%(1,548)
Diversity Score59.2%(33,280)
Segregation Score32%(17,953)
Diversity Score
59
+22%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
−4%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

WaycrossCENTRAL13,936
What's inside

2 component counties

Ware CountyCENTRAL36,906Pierce County20,764
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waycross, GA?

Waycross, GA has about 56,178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waycross, GA?

The typical household in Waycross, GA earns about $52,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waycross, GA expensive?

In Waycross, GA, the median home is worth about $125,251, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Waycross, GA?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waycross, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waycross, GA?

About 18.8% of people in Waycross, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waycross, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Waycross, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,379 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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