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Waycross, GA · 2 counties · 51,119 residents · 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 $28,830. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,347. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

51,119
+5%since 1990
from 48,799 in 1990
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+7%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K50K52K55K57K1990201020202024Waycross
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,830
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,446 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,337
+47%since 1990
from $9,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,347
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,755 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
26.5% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(37,718)
Black22%(10,737)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(224)
Asian0.3%(135)
Diversity Score45%(21,961)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(37,859)
Black22.7%(11,598)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,045)
Asian0.4%(191)
Diversity Score48.7%(24,886)
49
+8%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.4 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, GA?

Waycross, GA has about 51,119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waycross, GA?

The typical household in Waycross, GA earns about $28,830 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 $52,347, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Waycross, GA?

About 11.0% 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 19.9% 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 2,320 residents, a change of about 5 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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