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Waycross, GA


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Waycross, Georgia

Waycross, Georgia, in Ware county, is 73 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 15,333 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Waycross

In Waycross, about 39% of adults are married. In Waycross, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Waycross. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waycross had a median family income of $28,712.

Political Inclinations

Waycross folks tended to give their money ($7,905) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Waycross Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Waycross that were owner-occupied was 58%.

Commuting

In Waycross, 92% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Waycross strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Waycross Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Waycross Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Waycross Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Waycross Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Waycross, GA

Comparing Waycross to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity85
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime12

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