Waycross
City in Ware County, Georgia
Waycross is a city in Ware County, Georgia, with 13,942 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunnyside, 2.2 miles NE.
- 13,942residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 11.9 sq miland area · 30.8 km²
- 1,174 / sq mipopulation density
- 31501ZIP code
About Waycross
Waycross is the seat of government of and the only incorporated city in Ware County in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population was 13,942 at the 2020 census.
Waycross gets its name from the city's location at key railroad junctions; lines from six directions meet at the city.
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Living in Waycross
- Median household income
- $38,301
- Median home value
- $84,100
- Median rent
- $768/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Waycross had 13,942 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,942 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waycross at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ware County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,942 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.88 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2110° N, 82.3577° W |
| ZIP code | 31501 |
| Official website | waycrossga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1380956 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waycross
- Sunnyside2.2 mi NE
- Deenwood2.5 mi N
- Waresboro7.2 mi W
- Blackshear8.3 mi NE
- Dixie Union11.1 mi NW
- Hoboken13.6 mi E
- Manor14.5 mi SW
- Patterson17.8 mi NE
- Millwood18.1 mi W
- Mershon18.5 mi N
- Bristol18.6 mi NE
- Argyle19.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waycross
What county is Waycross in?
Waycross is in Ware County, Georgia.
What is the population of Waycross, GA?
13,942 people lived in Waycross at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waycross, GA?
The ZIP code of Waycross is 31501.
What is the elevation of Waycross?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waycross?
Sunnyside (2.2 mi), Deenwood (2.5 mi), Waresboro (7.2 mi), Blackshear (8.3 mi), Dixie Union (11.1 mi).
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