Waycross, Georgia
Waycross: City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
About
Waycross is a city located in the county of Ware in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,649 and a population density of 474 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,466 inhabitants.
The city was created 204 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Waycross
Population : | 13,466 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
County : | Ware County |
Postal code : | 31501–31503 |
Phone Area Codes : | 912 |
Area : | 30.94 km2 |
Altitude : | 131 feet / 40 meters |
Capital city : | Waycross is capital of Ware County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1820 (204 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 19:53:23 (4th December 2024) |
Density : | 435 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -8.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waycross is located at 31°12'49"N 82°21'21"W (31.2136800, -82.3557000).
Waycross map
- Official Website
Official website of Waycross
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waycross decreased by 8.79% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 14,649 | - | census |
2011 | 14,467 | -1.26% | estimation process |
2012 | 14,250 | -1.52% | estimation process |
2013 | 14,117 | -0.94% | estimation process |
2014 | 14,026 | -0.65% | estimation process |
2015 | 13,867 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2016 | 13,865 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2017 | 13,739 | -0.92% | estimation process |
2018 | 13,543 | -1.45% | estimation process |
2019 | 13,480 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2020 | 13,466 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Waycross
1 Okefenokee Swamp Park
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2 Laura S. Walker State Park
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3 Southern Forest World
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4 Pernell Roberts Memorial Park
&, McDonald St &, Mary St, Waycross, GA 31503, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 WAT HATHAINARES OF GEORGIA
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Where ot Eat in Waycross
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
2501 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31503, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Chick-fil-A
2256 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Applebee's Grill + Bar
1901 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2497 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Huddle House
1010 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Waycross
1 Quality Inn & Suites
1725 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Motel 6 Waycross, GA
1903 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hampton Inn Waycross
1720 Brunswick Hwy, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Baymont by Wyndham Waycross
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5 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waycross, an IHG Hotel
1761 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Waycross
1 City of Waycross
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501 ➦ Show Map
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2 Ware County Recreation Department
2101 Recreation Rd, Waycross, GA 31501, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 CIty of Waycross - Warehouse
516 Alice St, Waycross, GA 31501 ➦ Show Map
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4 Waycross Engineering Department
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Waycross (26)
People born in Waycross, including actress Nikki DeLoach, adam cartwright Pernell Roberts, entertainer Sonora Webster Carver, .
List
- Caroline Pafford Miller (American writer) she was born in 26/08/1903
- Chadrick Cone (American football player) he was born in 10/08/1983
- Debra Ann Livingston (American judge) she was born in 15/04/1959
- Don Wells (American football player (1922-1984)) he was born in 12/07/1922
- Doyle Orange (Canadian football player) he was born in 06/08/1951
- Fred Gibson (American football player) he was born in 26/10/1981
- Gerald Williams (American football player) he was born in 08/09/1963
- Greek George (American baseball player) he was born in 25/12/1912
- Jay Gogue (American academic administrator) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Jon Shave (American baseball player) he was born in 04/11/1967
- Leodis McKelvin (American Football player, kick returner, cornerback) he was born in 01/09/1985
- Teddy McRae (American jazz tenor saxophonist and arranger) he was born in 22/01/1908
- Tim McCray (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 20/08/1960
- W. H. Atkinson (racecar driver) he was born in 16/09/1934
- Derrick Peterson (American middle-distance runner) he was born in 28/11/1977
- Jimmy Staten (American football player) he was born in 04/05/1991
- Juwann James (American basketball player) he was born in 10/02/1987
- Ann T. Nelms (African-American nuclear physicist) she was born in 01/01/1929
Schools in Waycross
College & universities near Waycross, GA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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485458 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross (GA) | 31503 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waycross, GA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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JSP | Jesup | 176 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
JAX | Jacksonville | 3570 Clifford Lane | RAIL |
Post offices near Waycross
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Waycr Post Office | Waycross (GA) | 31501 |
Other cities in Ware County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ware County , GA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Deenwood | 2,146 | Census-designated place in Ware County, Georgia |
Distance to Other Cities
Waycross distances to largest Georgia cities