Census ACS · #573 μSA
Waycross Metro Area
The Waycross, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has 55,954 residents. The median household income is $49,037 and the median home value is $118,800.
55,954
Population
45
People / sq mi
$49,037
Median Income
$118,800
Median Home Value
The Waycross CBSA covers 1,240 sq mi of land at 45.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.2% |
| Black or African American | 22.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$49,037
Median Household Income
$25,593
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$118,800
Median Home Value
$786
Median Rent
67.6%
Homeownership
Education
83.4%
High School+
16.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
3.7%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
21.4%
Foreign Born
Waycross spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waycross, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 55,954 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #573 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Waycross metro area is $49,037, with a per capita income of $25,593.
The Waycross, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Waycross, Ga CBSA (48180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What sets Waycross apart is money: median household income runs $49,037, below the US median of $78,538. With 55,954 residents, Waycross is a metro area in GA.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $49,037, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.5%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $118,800, with typical rent around $786.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 16.2%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.