Ware County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13299 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,976 | — | #1,317 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,448 | -36.9% | #2,886 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,596 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,500 | -61.2% | #2,858 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $789 | -32.2% | #2,185 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.8% | #2,800 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ware County has a population of 35,976, making it the #1,317 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ware County is $47,448, ranking #2,886 out of 3,222 counties — 36.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Ware County is $109,500 (-61.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $789/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.1%.
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83.2% of residents in Ware County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.2% below the national rate.
About Ware County, Georgia
Ware County, Georgia has a total population of 35,976, making it the 1,317th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ware County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ware County is $47,448, which ranks #2,886 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Ware County is $109,500, 61.2% below the national median. Renters in Ware County pay a median gross rent of $789 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ware County, 14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Ware County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Ware County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.