Waycross, GA

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Waycross Overview

13,856
TOTAL POPULATION
6,212
MALE POPULATION
7,644
FEMALE POPULATION
81.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,668
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,711
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,818
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,744
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waycross Zip Codes

Waycross Area Codes

Race in Waycross

The most populous races in Waycross are Black / African American (7,647 | 55.2%), White / Caucasian (5,195 | 37.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (865 | 6.2%).
Race in Waycross
Race# Population% Population
Asian450.3%
Black / African American7,64755.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino8656.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,19537.5%
Two or more Races8396.1%
Some other Race1300.9%
Total13,856100.0%

Ancestry in Waycross

The most populous ancestries reported in Waycross are English (647 | 4.7%), American (636 | 4.6%), Mexican (480 | 3.5%), Irish (310 | 2.2%), and German (270 | 1.9%), together accounting for 16.9% of all Waycross residents.
Ancestry in Waycross
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2171.6%
American6364.6%
Blackfeet100.1%
British120.1%
Canadian40.0%
Central American510.4%
Cherokee10.0%
Danish160.1%
English6474.7%
European1130.8%
French1621.2%
French Canadian220.2%
German2701.9%
Honduran510.4%
Indian (Asian)140.1%
Irish3102.2%
Italian300.2%
Korean30.0%
Mexican4803.5%
Mongolian120.1%
Northern European210.2%
Norwegian250.2%
Polish180.1%
Puerto Rican970.7%
Scandinavian960.7%
Scotch-Irish1140.8%
Scottish1541.1%
Subsaharan African2171.6%
Swedish130.1%
Thai280.2%
Welsh340.3%
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Immigrants in Waycross

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waycross came from Central America (119 | 0.9%), Latin America (119 | 0.9%), Mexico (119 | 0.9%), Africa (68 | 0.5%), and Nigeria (68 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.6% of all Waycross residents.
Immigrants in Waycross
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa680.5%
Asia450.3%
Canada40.0%
Central America1190.9%
India420.3%
Latin America1190.9%
Mexico1190.9%
Nigeria680.5%
Philippines30.0%
South Central Asia420.3%
South Eastern Asia30.0%
Western Africa680.5%
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Sex and Age in Waycross

Sex and Age in Waycross

The most populous age groups in Waycross are 5 to 9 Years (953 | 15.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (725 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Waycross
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years700 (11.3%)451 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years953 (15.3%)458 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years462 (7.4%)725 (9.5%)
15 to 19 Years419 (6.8%)443 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years128 (2.1%)363 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years307 (4.9%)643 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years293 (4.7%)635 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years635 (10.2%)392 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years341 (5.5%)369 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years189 (3.0%)424 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years266 (4.3%)486 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years338 (5.4%)382 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years397 (6.4%)369 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years227 (3.6%)374 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years223 (3.6%)316 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years122 (2.0%)262 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years46 (0.7%)260 (3.4%)
85 Years and over166 (2.7%)292 (3.8%)
Total6,212 (100.0%)7,644 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Waycross

Median Family Size in Waycross

The median family size in Waycross is 3.61 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,194 | 42.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (342 | 12.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Waycross
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,275 (45.4%)3.47
Single Male/Father342 (12.2%)2.78
Single Female/Mother1,194 (42.5%)3.99
Total Families2,811 (100.0%)3.61

Median Household Size in Waycross

The median household size in Waycross is 2.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,194 | 22.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.27 persons per household. non-family households (2,489 | 47.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Waycross
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,275 (24.1%)3.47
Single Male/Father342 (6.5%)3.32
Single Female/Mother1,194 (22.5%)4.27
Non-family2,489 (47.0%)1.11
Total Households5,300 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Waycross

Out of a total of 5,300 households in Waycross, 2,811 (53.0%) are family households, while 2,489 (47.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,125, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,283.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waycross
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,283 (43.1%)
2-Person Households1,125 (21.2%)195 (3.7%)
3-Person Households703 (13.3%)11 (0.2%)
4-Person Households515 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households287 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households171 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,811 (53.0%)2,489 (47.0%)

Female Fertility in Waycross

Fertility by Age in Waycross

Average fertility rate in Waycross is 119.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 222.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Waycross
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years365 (92.6%)222.0
35 to 50 years29 (7.4%)24.0
Total394 (100.0%)119.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waycross

22.8% of women with births (394) in Waycross are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 83.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waycross
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years61 (16.7%)304 (83.3%)
35 to 50 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (22.8%)304 (77.2%)

Fertility by Education in Waycross

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waycross
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School69 (17.5%)113.0
High School Diploma106 (26.9%)89.0
College or Associate's Degree124 (31.5%)124.0
Bachelor's Degree95 (24.1%)249.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total394 (100.0%)119.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waycross

77.2% of women with births in Waycross are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 64.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waycross
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School10 (14.5%)59 (85.5%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree80 (64.5%)44 (35.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (22.8%)304 (77.2%)

Income in Waycross

Income Overview in Waycross

Per Capita Income in Waycross is $20,668, while median incomes of families and households are $40,711 and $36,818 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income13,856$20,668
Median Family Income2,811$40,711
Mean Family Income2,811$54,530
Median Household Income5,300$36,818
Mean Household Income5,300$50,100
Income Deficit2,811$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)13,85618.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)13,85681.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index13,8560.48

Earnings by Sex in Waycross

Average Earnings in Waycross are $28,945, $29,648 for men and $24,135 for women, a difference of 18.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Waycross
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,241 (46.4%)$29,648
Female2,592 (53.6%)$24,135
Total4,833 (100.0%)$28,945

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waycross

The most common earnings brackets in Waycross are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (569 | 25.4%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (279 | 10.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waycross
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less48 (2.1%)37 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99920 (0.9%)107 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (0.8%)100 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99933 (1.5%)126 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49968 (3.0%)140 (5.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (0.9%)165 (6.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499157 (7.0%)279 (10.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99945 (2.0%)82 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499101 (4.5%)209 (8.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999107 (4.8%)78 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999569 (25.4%)155 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99970 (3.1%)143 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99950 (2.2%)247 (9.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999168 (7.5%)118 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999213 (9.5%)147 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99987 (3.9%)143 (5.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999106 (4.7%)82 (3.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99931 (1.4%)155 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999144 (6.4%)62 (2.4%)
$100,000+185 (8.3%)17 (0.7%)
Total2,241 (100.0%)2,592 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waycross

Average earnings in Waycross are $33,603 for men and $26,184 for women, a difference of 22.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,933, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,734. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,568, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $11,357.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waycross
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,734$16,547
High School Diploma$28,962$21,125
College or Associate's Degree$40,000$23,137
Bachelor's Degree$78,924$48,568
Graduate Degree$102,933$11,357
Total$33,603$26,184

Family Income in Waycross

Family Income Brackets in Waycross

According to the Waycross family income data, there are 559 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.9% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 45 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Waycross
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002288.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991154.1%
$15,000 to $24,99935112.5%
$25,000 to $34,99945816.3%
$35,000 to $49,99955919.9%
$50,000 to $74,99952818.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992338.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992428.6%
$150,000 to $199,999451.6%
$200,000+531.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waycross

3-person families (619 | 22.0%) account for the highest median family income in Waycross with $48,750 per family, while 2-person families (1,359 | 48.3%) have the highest median income of $19,732 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waycross
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,359 (48.3%)$39,464
3-Person Families619 (22.0%)$48,750
4-Person Families416 (14.8%)$43,750
5-Person Families267 (9.5%)$0
6-Person Families140 (5.0%)$28,289
7+ Person Families10 (0.4%)$0
Total2,811 (100.0%)$40,711

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waycross

The median family income in Waycross is $40,711, with families comprising 3+ earners (46) having the highest median family income of $122,788, while families with no earners (845) have the lowest median family income of $26,733, accounting for 1.6% and 30.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waycross
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners845 (30.1%)$26,733
1 Earner1,423 (50.6%)$37,145
2 Earners497 (17.7%)$85,028
3+ Earners46 (1.6%)$122,788
Total2,811 (100.0%)$40,711

Household Income in Waycross

Household Income Brackets in Waycross

With 896 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Waycross, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 42 households (0.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Waycross
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00053510.1%
$10,000 to $14,99955610.5%
$15,000 to $24,99971613.5%
$25,000 to $34,99973713.9%
$35,000 to $49,99989616.9%
$50,000 to $74,99988016.6%
$75,000 to $99,9995259.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993025.7%
$150,000 to $199,999420.8%
$200,000+1172.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Waycross

The median household income in Waycross is $36,818, with the highest median household income of $44,201 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,735 households (32.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $4,032, with 128 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waycross
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years128 (2.4%)$4,032
25 to 44 Years2,007 (37.9%)$31,956
45 to 64 Years1,735 (32.7%)$44,201
65+ Years1,430 (27.0%)$35,292
Total5,300 (100.0%)$36,818

Poverty in Waycross

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waycross

With 31.0% poverty level for males and 36.1% for females among the residents of Waycross, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 219 males (100.0%) and 510 females (66.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waycross
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years396 (56.6%)171 (38.1%)
5 Years219 (100.0%)7 (35.0%)
6 to 11 Years421 (49.2%)510 (66.3%)
12 to 14 Years141 (51.1%)219 (62.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)44 (50.6%)
16 and 17 Years7 (6.3%)22 (10.5%)
18 to 24 Years49 (12.1%)136 (26.7%)
25 to 34 Years134 (22.3%)545 (42.6%)
35 to 44 Years189 (19.8%)182 (23.9%)
45 to 54 Years83 (18.2%)230 (25.5%)
55 to 64 Years102 (14.2%)185 (24.8%)
65 to 74 Years82 (19.8%)198 (29.6%)
75 Years and over42 (14.8%)203 (34.0%)
Total1,865 (31.0%)2,652 (36.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waycross

According to the poverty statistics in Waycross, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 89.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waycross
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years304 (43.4%)278 (61.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (65.0%)
6 to 11 Years435 (50.8%)259 (33.7%)
12 to 14 Years135 (48.9%)130 (37.2%)
15 Years32 (100.0%)43 (49.4%)
16 and 17 Years104 (93.7%)187 (89.5%)
18 to 24 Years355 (87.9%)374 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years466 (77.7%)733 (57.4%)
35 to 44 Years767 (80.2%)579 (76.1%)
45 to 54 Years372 (81.8%)673 (74.5%)
55 to 64 Years616 (85.8%)562 (75.2%)
65 to 74 Years332 (80.2%)470 (70.4%)
75 Years and over241 (85.2%)395 (66.0%)
Total4,159 (69.0%)4,696 (63.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waycross

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waycross show that 14.5% or 185 of the total 1,275 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 39.9%, comprising of 63 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.1%, which includes 30 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waycross
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children603 (86.8%)92 (13.2%)
1 or 2 Children392 (92.9%)30 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children95 (60.1%)63 (39.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,090 (85.5%)185 (14.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waycross

According to the poverty data in Waycross, 5.0% or 17 single-father households and 45.4% or 542 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (7.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waycross
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)35 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children17 (7.2%)227 (39.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)183 (99.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Total17 (5.0%)542 (45.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waycross

The poverty data for Waycross shows that 185 of the married-couple family households (14.5%) and 559 of the single-parent households (36.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (39.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waycross
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children92 (13.2%)35 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children30 (7.1%)244 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children63 (39.9%)183 (99.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Total185 (14.5%)559 (36.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Waycross

Employment by Class of Employer in Waycross

Among the 4,347 employed individuals in Waycross, private company employees (3,103 | 71.4%), state government employees (618 | 14.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (152 | 3.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waycross
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,10371.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)892.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1523.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1252.9%
Local Government Employees1112.5%
State Government Employees61814.2%
Federal Government Employees1353.1%
Unpaid Family Workers140.3%
Total4,347100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Waycross

According to the labor force statistics for Waycross, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,988), 47.5% or 4,744 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 308 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 76.1% or 1,322 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.0% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Waycross
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years269 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years321 (65.4%)48 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Years682 (71.8%)85 (12.5%)
30 to 34 Years626 (67.5%)31 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,322 (76.1%)89 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years767 (56.2%)41 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years369 (51.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years261 (34.1%)13 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years128 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,744 (47.5%)308 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waycross

According to labor force statistics for Waycross, 62.3% of individuals (4,028) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,466) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 258 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.8% or 1,004 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waycross
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School428 (44.3%)14 (1.4%)
High School Diploma1,413 (60.9%)160 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,183 (60.1%)140 (7.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,004 (82.8%)86 (7.1%)
Total4,028 (62.3%)414 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Waycross

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waycross are Community & Social Service (699 | 15.7%), Education Instruction & Library (391 | 8.8%), Management (267 | 6.0%), Education, Arts & Media (153 | 3.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (139 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Waycross

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waycross, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (74.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (74.8%), and Health Technologists (43.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (90.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (89.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waycross
OccupationMaleFemale
Management200 (74.9%)67 (25.1%)
Business & Financial22 (23.2%)73 (76.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 157 (22.5%)542 (77.5%)
Education, Arts & Media16 (10.5%)137 (89.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library37 (9.5%)354 (90.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment104 (74.8%)35 (25.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating31 (22.5%)107 (77.5%)
Health Technologists31 (43.7%)40 (56.3%)
Total (Category)410 (34.2%)789 (65.8%)
Total (Overall)2,120 (47.7%)2,321 (52.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Waycross are Food Preparation & Serving (250 | 5.6%), Security & Protection (203 | 4.6%), Law Enforcement (147 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (144 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (116 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Waycross

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Waycross, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (55.2%), and Law Enforcement (38.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (92.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (85.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waycross
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support11 (7.6%)133 (92.4%)
Security & Protection112 (55.2%)91 (44.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement56 (38.1%)91 (61.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving56 (22.4%)194 (77.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance17 (14.9%)97 (85.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
Total (Category)196 (23.7%)631 (76.3%)
Total (Overall)2,120 (47.7%)2,321 (52.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waycross are Office & Administration (691 | 15.6%), and Sales & Related (401 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Waycross

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waycross
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related161 (40.2%)240 (59.9%)
Office & Administration200 (28.9%)491 (71.1%)
Total (Category)361 (33.1%)731 (66.9%)
Total (Overall)2,120 (47.7%)2,321 (52.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waycross are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (282 | 6.4%), Construction & Extraction (188 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Waycross

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waycross
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)472 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,120 (47.7%)2,321 (52.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waycross are Production (440 | 9.9%), Material Moving (280 | 6.3%), and Transportation (131 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Waycross

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waycross
OccupationMaleFemale
Production350 (79.5%)90 (20.4%)
Transportation78 (59.5%)53 (40.5%)
Material Moving253 (90.4%)27 (9.6%)
Total (Category)681 (80.0%)170 (20.0%)
Total (Overall)2,120 (47.7%)2,321 (52.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Waycross

Employment Industries in Waycross

The major employment industries in Waycross include Retail Trade (727 | 16.4%), Manufacturing (635 | 14.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (552 | 12.4%), Administrative & Support (443 | 10.0%), and Educational Services (420 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Waycross

Employment Industries by Sex in Waycross

The Waycross industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.3%), and Educational Services (83.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waycross
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing511 (80.5%)124 (19.5%)
Wholesale Trade45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade418 (57.5%)309 (42.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing223 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
Utilities40 (83.3%)8 (16.7%)
Information37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific39 (32.0%)83 (68.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support170 (38.4%)273 (61.6%)
Educational Services69 (16.4%)351 (83.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (4.7%)526 (95.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services93 (29.1%)226 (70.9%)
Public Administration141 (34.6%)267 (65.4%)
Total2,120 (47.7%)2,321 (52.3%)

Education in Waycross

School Enrollment in Waycross

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,424 students in Waycross are elementary school (1,347 | 39.3%), middle school (837 | 24.4%), and high school (451 | 13.2%).
School Enrollment in Waycross
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1755.1%
Kindergarten2387.0%
Elementary School1,34739.3%
Middle School83724.4%
High School45113.2%
College / Undergraduate3249.5%
Graduate / Professional521.5%
Total3,424100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waycross

Out of a total of 3,424 students who are enrolled in schools in Waycross, 325 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,099 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 34 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 402 (98.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waycross
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds65 (59.6%)44 (40.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,246 (90.1%)137 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,074 (94.3%)65 (5.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds402 (98.3%)7 (1.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (50.0%)34 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23 (76.7%)7 (23.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds119 (85.0%)21 (15.0%)
35 Years and over136 (93.1%)10 (6.9%)
Total3,099 (90.5%)325 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waycross

Business (453 | 27.2%), education (453 | 27.2%), psychology (161 | 9.7%), science & technology (96 | 5.8%), and visual & performing arts (94 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,666 individuals in Waycross who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waycross
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics261.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural764.6%
Physical & Health Sciences472.8%
Psychology1619.7%
Social Sciences804.8%
Engineering171.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology965.8%
Business45327.2%
Education45327.2%
Literature & Languages342.0%
Liberal Arts & History352.1%
Visual & Performing Arts945.6%
Communications281.7%
Arts & Humanities664.0%
Total1,666100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Waycross

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waycross

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waycross are males with 2 vehicles (971, accounting for 47.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (880, making up 42.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waycross
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle93 (4.5%)133 (5.8%)
1 Vehicle589 (28.8%)953 (41.5%)
2 Vehicles971 (47.5%)880 (38.3%)
3 Vehicles336 (16.5%)281 (12.2%)
4 Vehicles54 (2.6%)50 (2.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,043 (100.0%)2,297 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Waycross

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waycross are 15 to 19 minutes (1,184 commuters, 28.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (956 commuters, 22.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (710 commuters, 17.0%).
Commute Time in Waycross
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes701.7%
5 to 9 Minutes71017.0%
10 to 14 Minutes95622.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1,18428.3%
20 to 24 Minutes62014.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1222.9%
35 to 39 Minutes421.0%
40 to 44 Minutes401.0%
45 to 59 Minutes3077.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1032.5%
90 or more Minutes270.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Waycross

The most common commute times in Waycross are 15 to 19 minutes (575 commuters, 29.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (609 commuters, 27.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Waycross
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes18 (0.9%)52 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes316 (16.0%)394 (17.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes462 (23.4%)494 (22.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes575 (29.1%)609 (27.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes260 (13.2%)360 (16.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes71 (3.6%)51 (2.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes29 (1.5%)13 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes40 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes181 (9.2%)126 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes22 (1.1%)81 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)27 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waycross

The most frequent times of departure to work in Waycross are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (428, 21.7%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (460, 20.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waycross
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM142 (7.2%)147 (6.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM88 (4.5%)64 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (1.2%)7 (0.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM226 (11.5%)51 (2.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM428 (21.7%)460 (20.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM165 (8.4%)437 (19.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM121 (6.1%)138 (6.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM82 (4.2%)125 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM101 (5.1%)203 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM95 (4.8%)187 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM40 (2.0%)137 (6.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM218 (11.0%)123 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM240 (12.2%)128 (5.8%)
Total1,974 (100.0%)2,207 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Waycross

Occupancy by Ownership in Waycross

Of the total 5,300 dwellings in Waycross, owner-occupied units account for 2,339 (44.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,961 (55.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Waycross
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,33944.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,96155.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,300100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waycross

Occupancy by Household Size in Waycross
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,28343.1%
2-Person Household1,32024.9%
3-Person Household71413.5%
4+ Person Household98318.5%
Total Housing Units5,300100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waycross

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waycross
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household874 (38.3%)1,409 (61.7%)
2-Person Household689 (52.2%)631 (47.8%)
3-Person Household242 (33.9%)472 (66.1%)
4+ Person Household534 (54.3%)449 (45.7%)
Total Housing Units2,339 (44.1%)2,961 (55.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waycross

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waycross
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School249 (35.8%)447 (64.2%)
High School Diploma606 (32.4%)1,266 (67.6%)
College/Associate Degree759 (49.3%)780 (50.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher725 (60.8%)468 (39.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waycross

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waycross
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,21222.9%
35 to 44 Years92317.4%
45 to 54 Years79515.0%
55 to 64 Years94017.7%
65 to 74 Years80315.1%
75 to 84 Years4047.6%
85 Years and Over2234.2%
Total5,300100.0%

Housing Finances in Waycross

Median Income by Occupancy in Waycross

Median Income by Occupancy in Waycross
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,339 (44.1%)$52,591
Renter-Occupied2,961 (55.9%)$26,309
Average5,300 (100.0%)$36,818

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waycross

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waycross
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00079 (3.4%)264 (8.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99946 (2.0%)144 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99952 (2.2%)503 (17.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99991 (3.9%)297 (10.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99999 (4.2%)228 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999271 (11.6%)464 (15.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999448 (19.2%)447 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999509 (21.8%)370 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999303 (13.0%)223 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999303 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more138 (5.9%)21 (0.7%)
Total2,339 (100.0%)2,961 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waycross

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waycross
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300439 (18.8%)329 (11.1%)
$300 to $499670 (28.6%)337 (11.4%)
$500 to $799321 (13.7%)893 (30.2%)
$800 to $999486 (20.8%)768 (25.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499209 (8.9%)419 (14.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999175 (7.5%)10 (0.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99915 (0.6%)52 (1.8%)
$3,000 or more11 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,339 (100.0%)2,961 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waycross

Housing Structures in Waycross

Housing Structures in Waycross
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,26561.6%
Single Unit, Attached791.5%
2 Unit Apartments4268.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3626.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3977.5%
10 or more Apartments3065.8%
Mobile Home / Other4658.8%
Total5,300100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waycross

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waycross
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,036 (62.4%)1,229 (37.6%)
Single Unit, Attached32 (40.5%)47 (59.5%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (0.7%)423 (99.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)362 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)397 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)306 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other268 (57.6%)197 (42.4%)
Total2,339 (44.1%)2,961 (55.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waycross

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waycross
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.6%)125 (4.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (0.3%)327 (11.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms334 (14.3%)1,224 (41.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,435 (61.4%)1,216 (41.1%)
8 or more Rooms549 (23.5%)69 (2.3%)
Total2,339 (100.0%)2,961 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waycross

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waycross
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas276 (11.8%)165 (5.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas20 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity2,043 (87.4%)2,766 (93.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)30 (1.0%)
Total2,339 (100.0%)2,961 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waycross

Household Vehicle Usage in Waycross
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle94 (4.0%)797 (26.9%)
1 Vehicle958 (41.0%)1,426 (48.2%)
2 Vehicles901 (38.5%)606 (20.5%)
3 or more Vehicles386 (16.5%)132 (4.5%)
Total2,339 (100.0%)2,961 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waycross

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waycross

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,2311,108
Median Property Value$53,900$95,000
Median Household Income$40,925$70
Monthly Housing Costs$366$11
Real Estate Taxes$570$61

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waycross

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waycross
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000571 (46.4%)105 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999436 (35.4%)490 (44.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999209 (17.0%)480 (43.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99915 (1.2%)22 (2.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)11 (1.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,231 (100.0%)1,108 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waycross

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waycross
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00099 (8.0%)56 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999192 (15.6%)26 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999235 (19.1%)50 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999200 (16.3%)36 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999232 (18.9%)248 (22.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (5.9%)277 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999132 (10.7%)230 (20.8%)
$150,000 or more68 (5.5%)171 (15.4%)
Total1,231 (100.0%)1,108 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waycross

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waycross
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x917 (74.5%)69,438 (6,267.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x100 (8.1%)740 (66.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x72 (5.9%)256 (23.1%)
4.0x or more107 (8.7%)29 (2.6%)
Total1,231 (100.0%)1,108 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waycross

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waycross
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800759 (61.7%)4 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499191 (15.5%)388 (35.0%)
$800 to $1,49998 (8.0%)332 (30.0%)
Total1,231 (100.0%)1,108 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waycross

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waycross

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waycross
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,303 (93.7%)87 (6.3%)
6 to 18 Years2,853 (97.5%)72 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years558 (61.1%)355 (38.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,118 (63.8%)634 (36.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,339 (78.0%)378 (22.0%)
45 to 54 Years991 (73.0%)367 (27.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,262 (86.1%)203 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,082 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older877 (99.6%)4 (0.4%)
Total11,383 (84.4%)2,100 (15.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waycross

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waycross
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,303 (93.7%)87 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,853 (97.5%)72 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen558 (61.1%)355 (38.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waycross

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waycross
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,715 (78.4%)748 (21.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,685 (86.0%)599 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,226 (89.2%)268 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,444 (89.4%)171 (10.6%)
$100,000 and over1,272 (81.1%)296 (18.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waycross

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waycross
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,048 (75.4%)352 (25.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,995 (68.2%)908 (31.0%)
19 to 25 Years174 (19.1%)410 (44.9%)
25 to 34 Years464 (26.5%)725 (41.4%)
35 to 44 Years300 (17.5%)1,096 (63.8%)
45 to 54 Years415 (30.6%)576 (42.4%)
55 to 64 Years599 (40.9%)839 (57.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,051 (97.1%)381 (35.2%)
75 Years and over877 (99.6%)336 (38.1%)
Total6,923 (51.3%)5,623 (41.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waycross

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waycross
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years38 (2.4%)94 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years88 (8.8%)183 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years324 (15.2%)478 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years105 (25.4%)99 (14.8%)
75 Years and over163 (57.6%)377 (63.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waycross

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waycross: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (3.7%)58 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years68 (16.4%)21 (3.1%)
75 Years and over56 (19.8%)54 (9.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waycross: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (0.8%)24 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)43 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years108 (5.1%)47 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years40 (9.7%)15 (2.2%)
75 Years and over80 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waycross: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (2.4%)70 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years59 (5.9%)107 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years142 (6.7%)229 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years75 (18.1%)32 (4.8%)
75 Years and over39 (13.8%)158 (26.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waycross: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)54 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years189 (8.9%)291 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years83 (20.1%)78 (11.7%)
75 Years and over86 (30.4%)234 (39.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waycross: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (0.8%)28 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years35 (3.5%)48 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years79 (3.7%)220 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years51 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (9.5%)142 (23.7%)

Technology Access in Waycross

Computing Device Access in Waycross

Computing Device Access in Waycross
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,65650.1%
Smartphone4,59486.7%
Tablet2,76752.2%
No Computing Device4398.3%
Total5,300100.0%

Internet Access in Waycross

Internet Access in Waycross
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet150.3%
Broadband Home2,85853.9%
Cellular Data Only3456.5%
Satellite Internet4067.7%
No Internet1,79933.9%
Total5,300100.0%

Waycross Summary

History

The city of Waycross, Georgia is located in Ware County in the southeastern corner of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. Waycross was founded in 1818 and was originally known as “Tebeauville”. The city was named after General Thomas J. Way, who was a prominent figure in the area during the Civil War. The city was incorporated in 1874 and has since grown to become a major hub for transportation, industry, and commerce in the region.
The city of Waycross has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. The area was originally inhabited by the Timucua Indians, who were later displaced by European settlers. The first settlers in the area were mostly farmers and ranchers, who were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant wildlife. The city was officially founded in 1818 and was named after General Thomas J. Way.
The city of Waycross experienced rapid growth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city was a major hub for the lumber industry, which was a major source of employment for the area. The city also became a major railroad hub, with several major railroads running through the city. The city was also home to several major manufacturing plants, including a paper mill, a cotton mill, and a shoe factory.

Geography

Waycross is located in the southeastern corner of Georgia, in Ware County. The city is situated on the Satilla River, which is a major tributary of the Altamaha River. The city is located about 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and is bordered by the Okefenokee Swamp to the west. The city has a total area of 16.3 square miles, with 15.7 square miles of land and 0.6 square miles of water.
The city of Waycross has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of 48 inches of rain per year, with most of the rain falling in the summer months.

Economy

The economy of Waycross is largely based on the lumber industry, which has been a major source of employment for the area since the 19th century. The city is also home to several major manufacturing plants, including a paper mill, a cotton mill, and a shoe factory. The city is also a major transportation hub, with several major railroads running through the city.
The city of Waycross is also home to several major retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe’s. The city is also home to several major restaurants, including Applebee’s, Chili’s, and Olive Garden. The city is also home to several major hotels, including the Holiday Inn, the Comfort Inn, and the Best Western.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city of Waycross had a population of 14,725. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% White, 37.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.3% from other races. The median household income in the city was $30,945, and the median family income was $37,945. The per capita income in the city was $17,845.

Conclusion

The city of Waycross, Georgia is a major hub for transportation, industry, and commerce in the region. The city has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century and has experienced rapid growth since then. The city is home to several major manufacturing plants, retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. The city has a population of 14,725 and a median household income of $30,945. Waycross is a vibrant city with a diverse economy and a rich cultural heritage.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Waycross?
Total Population of Waycross is 13,856.
What is the Total Male Population of Waycross?
Total Male Population of Waycross is 6,212.
What is the Total Female Population of Waycross?
Total Female Population of Waycross is 7,644.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waycross?
There are 81.27 Males per 100 Females in Waycross.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waycross?
There are 123.05 Females per 100 Males in Waycross.
What is the Median Population Age in Waycross?
Median Population Age in Waycross is 34.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waycross
Average Family Size in Waycross is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waycross
Average Household Size in Waycross is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waycross?
Per Capita income in Waycross is $20,668.
What is the Median Family Income in Waycross?
Median Family Income in Waycross is $40,711.
What is the Median Household income in Waycross?
Median Household Income in Waycross is $36,818.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waycross?
Income or Wage Gap in Waycross is 18.6%.
Women in Waycross earn 81.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waycross?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waycross is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waycross?
There are 4,744 People in the Labor Forcein in Waycross.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waycross?
47.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Waycross.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waycross?
Unemployment Rate in Waycross is 6.5%.