Waresboro, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Waresboro, Georgia had a total population of 108, the 638th largest community in Georgia, with a median household income of $33,088, which is 57% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 57% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Waresboro Quick Facts
How Waresboro 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 | 197 | 108 | -45.2% |
| Median household income | $33,616 | $33,088 | -1.6% |
How Waresboro Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Waresboro Rankings in Georgia
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Other Cities in Ware County
Cities Similar to Waresboro
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock | 109 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| Waverly | 106 | N/A | $78,600 | 23.2% | 14.1% |
| De Soto | 99 | $30,972 | $62,900 | 11.5% | 32.3% |
| Danville | 111 | $43,750 | $120,800 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| Juliette | 128 | N/A | $73,300 | 0.0% | 20.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 108, Waresboro's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Waresboro is a small community located in Georgia, within Ware County. The total population is 108. It ranks as the 638th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Waresboro is 55.3 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Waresboro is $33,088. This is 57% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Waresboro. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Waresboro, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Waresboro was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Waresboro, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Waresboro, Georgia?
Waresboro, Georgia has a population of 108 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Waresboro, GA?
The median household income in Waresboro is $33,088, which is 59% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Waresboro, GA?
The ACS sample for Waresboro recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Waresboro, Georgia?
Waresboro's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Waresboro, GA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Waresboro — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Waresboro, Georgia?
19.8% of adults (25+) in Waresboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.