Waycross, GA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Waycross, Georgia Summary
Life in Waycross research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Waycross over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waycross:
The population in Waycross is 13,856.
The median home value in Waycross is $119,877.
The median income in Waycross is $36,818.
The cost of living in Waycross is 81 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Waycross is $766.
The unemployment rate in Waycross is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Waycross is 33.8%.
The average high in Waycross is 79.0° and the average low is 54.9°.
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Waycross, GA Crime Report
Crime in Waycross summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waycross. Key points include:
There were 740 total crimes in Waycross in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waycross is 5,429.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waycross is 887.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waycross is 4,541.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waycross is 133.59% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waycross Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waycross / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 740 | 5,429.2 | 2,407.4 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 121 | 887.7 | 400.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 44.0 | 8.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 23 | 168.7 | 65.5 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 81 | 594.3 | 293.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 619 | 4,541.5 | 2,007.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 85 | 623.6 | 290.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 494 | 3,624.4 | 1,478.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 40 | 293.5 | 238.2 | 282.7 |
Waycross, GA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Waycross summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waycross. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waycross is 81 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waycross is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waycross is $119,877.
The median income in Waycross is $36,818.
Waycross's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waycross Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waycross | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 44 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 86 | 100 | |
Waycross, GA Weather
The average high in Waycross is 79.0° and the average low is 54.9°.
There are 71.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waycross |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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1 Reviews & Comments About Waycross
/5
HomeSnacks User -
I am from Waycross. It is safe in this town and people are friendly. I have traveled to many other places and people are the same
And trust me we have rednecks, we have uppity snobs and some really good and honest people.
And we thank G*d for convenience stores and discount stores and belks, jc Penney and all out boutiques.
It is enough. And we have less traffic. And our high schools have produced Ivy League students.
Thank you very much. And we also have many wonderful Churches.
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Waycross Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waycross
The current population in Waycross is 13,856. The population has decreased -5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13,856 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 13,836 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 14,009 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 14,188 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 14,258 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 14,363 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 14,489 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 14,576 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 14,716 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 14,728 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waycross
Waycross is:
37.0% White with 5,129 White residents.
54.9% African American with 7,607 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 45 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 23 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 187 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 865 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waycross | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 50.8% | 58.9% |
| African American | 54.9% | 31.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 10.1% | 18.7% |
Gender in Waycross
Waycross is 55.2% female with 7,644 female residents.
Waycross is 44.8% male with 6,212 male residents.
| Gender | Waycross | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.9% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waycross for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Waycross completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Waycross completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Waycross completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Waycross completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Waycross completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Waycross completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Waycross completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waycross completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waycross completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waycross | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waycross, Georgia
10.1% of households in Waycross earn Less than $10,000.
10.5% of households in Waycross earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.5% of households in Waycross earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.9% of households in Waycross earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.9% of households in Waycross earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Waycross earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Waycross earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.7% of households in Waycross earn $100,000 to $149,999.
0.8% of households in Waycross earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Waycross earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waycross | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.9% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.7% | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
