Waycross micropolitan area
Encyclopedia
The Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia
, anchored by the city of Waycross
.
As of the 2000 census
, the μSA had a population of 51,119 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 54,494).
of 2000, there were 51,119 people, 19,433 households, and 13,735 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 74.93% White, 22.78% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races
, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $29,128, and the median income for a family was $35,138. Males had a median income of $27,621 versus $20,098 for females. The per capita income
for the μSA was $14,307.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, anchored by the city of Waycross
Waycross, Georgia
Waycross is the county seat of, and only incorporated city in, Ware County in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 14,725 at the 2010 Census. A small portion of the city extends into Pierce County. According the U.S...
.
As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the μSA had a population of 51,119 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 54,494).
Communities
- Incorporated places
- BlackshearBlackshear, GeorgiaBlackshear is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,283 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Pierce County.Blackshear is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- OffermanOfferman, GeorgiaOfferman is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. The population was 403 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Offerman is located at ....
- PattersonPatterson, GeorgiaPatterson is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- WaycrossWaycross, GeorgiaWaycross is the county seat of, and only incorporated city in, Ware County in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 14,725 at the 2010 Census. A small portion of the city extends into Pierce County. According the U.S...
(Principal city)
- Blackshear
- Census-designated places (Note: All census-designated places are unincorporatedUnincorporated areaIn law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
)- DeenwoodDeenwood, GeorgiaDeenwood is a census-designated place in Ware County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,836 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Deenwood is located at ....
- SunnysideSunnyside, GeorgiaSunnyside is a census-designated place in Ware County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,385 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Sunnyside is located at ....
- Deenwood
- Unincorporated places
- Blue Lake
- BristolBristol, GeorgiaBristol is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. Bristol is located at the intersection of the concurrent Georgia State Route 15 and Georgia State Route 121, which run north-south through Bristol, and Georgia State Route 32, which runs east-west. Bristol is north of...
- Dixie UnionDixie Union, GeorgiaDixie Union is an unincorporated community in Ware County, Georgia, United States. It lies north of Waycross on U.S. Route 1. The community is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Hacklebarney
- Jot Em Down StoreJot Em Down Store, GeorgiaJot Em Down Store is an unincorporated community in Pierce County northwest of the county seat of Blackshear, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- ManorManor, GeorgiaManor is an unincorporated community in Ware County, Georgia, United States. It lies southwest of Waycross on U.S. Route 84. The community is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.- Geography :Manor is located near ....
- MershonMershon, GeorgiaMershon is an unincorporated community located in Pierce County, Georgia, United States....
- MillwoodMillwood, GeorgiaMillwood is an unincorporated community in Ware County, Georgia, United States. It is located west of Waycross. The community is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Otter CreekOtter Creek, GeorgiaOtter Creek is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Georgia, United States, separating the cities of Patterson and Blackshear, Georgia. The community includes a volunteer fire department and a community center....
- RuskinRuskin, GeorgiaRuskin is an unincorporated community in Ware County, Georgia, United States. It lies between Waycross and Manor on U.S. Route 84. The community is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Sandy Bottom
- Walkerville
- WaresboroWaresboro, GeorgiaWaresboro is an unincorporated community in Ware County, Georgia, United States. It is located west of Waycross. The community is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 51,119 people, 19,433 households, and 13,735 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 74.93% White, 22.78% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $29,128, and the median income for a family was $35,138. Males had a median income of $27,621 versus $20,098 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $14,307.