Ware County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Ware County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ware County, Georgia has a population of 35,976, the 54th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $47,448 and the median home value is $109,500. The poverty rate is 21.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ware County Quick Facts

Population 35,976

Median Household Income $47,448

Median Home Value $109,500

Poverty Rate 21.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 63.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.4%

High School Graduation 82.9%

Cities/Places 7

Population 35,976 54th of 159

Median Income $47,448 39% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.5%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Ware County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,958	35,976	+0.1%
Median household income	$44,833	$47,448	+5.8%
Median home value	$106,500	$109,500	+2.8%

Median Household Income

Ware

$47,448

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ware

$109,500

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.3%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 14.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.0%

$10K-$15K

9.8%

$15K-$20K

6.6%

$20K-$25K

7.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

10.0%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

4.8%

$125K-$150K

3.9%

$150K-$200K

3.2%

$200K+

2.4%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

49.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.1%

Renter 36.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $789/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

22.2%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ware County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Waycross	13,756	$38,301	32.7%	$84,100
Deenwood	2,360	$57,045	11.0%	$137,500
Sunnyside	1,031	$44,283	21.7%	$154,900
Manor	136	N/A	36.4%	N/A
Waresboro	108	$33,088	0.0%	N/A
Dixie Union	81	$65,500	0.0%	N/A
Millwood	66	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ware County is located in Georgia with a total population of 35,976. It is the 54th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ware County is 37.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ware County is $47,448. This is 39% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $109,500. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Ware County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ware County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ware County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ware County, Georgia?

Ware County has a population of 35,976, making it the 54th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Ware County?

The median household income in Ware County is $47,448 with a poverty rate of 21.5%.

How many cities are in Ware County, Georgia?

Ware County contains 7 Census-designated places.