Waycross, GA Demographics

A map of Waycross's Population by Race

Waycross, Georgia had a population of 13,942 in 2020. It was 35.4% White, 55.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waycross, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Waycross is the 93rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Waycross's White Population

4,940 residents of Waycross identify as White, or 35.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Waycross less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Waycross is ranked #533 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waycross is less White than neighboring Sunnyside (73% White), Deenwood (72.7% White), Waresboro (87.2% White), Blackshear (72.8% White), and Dixie Union (84.2% White).

Waycross's Black Population

7,672 residents of Waycross identify as Black, or 55.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waycross considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Waycross is ranked #120 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waycross is more Black than neighboring Sunnyside (17.5% Black), Deenwood (18.4% Black), Waresboro (5.3% Black), Blackshear (19.9% Black), and Dixie Union (7.6% Black).

Waycross's Asian Population

138 residents of Waycross identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waycross roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Waycross is ranked #240 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waycross is more Asian than neighboring Waresboro (0% Asian), and Blackshear (0.7% Asian). Waycross is less Asian than neighboring Deenwood (1.4% Asian), and Dixie Union (1.1% Asian).

Waycross's Hispanic Population

595 residents of Waycross identify as Hispanic, or 4.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waycross slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Waycross is ranked #355 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waycross is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunnyside (3.6% Hispanic), Deenwood (3.6% Hispanic), and Blackshear (2.6% Hispanic). Waycross is less Hispanic than neighboring Waresboro (5.1% Hispanic), and Dixie Union (6% Hispanic).

Waycross's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Waycross identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waycross roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Waycross is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waycross is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blackshear (0.3% Native American/Other). Waycross is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunnyside (1% Native American/Other), Deenwood (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dixie Union (1.1% Native American/Other).

Waycross's Multiracial Population

522 residents of Waycross identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waycross roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Waycross is ranked #246 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waycross is more Multiracial than neighboring Deenwood (3.3% Multiracial), Waresboro (1.9% Multiracial), and Dixie Union (0% Multiracial). Waycross is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunnyside (4% Multiracial), and Blackshear (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.