Economy & Jobs — Waycross, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,301 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,147 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,884 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Retail | 16.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
