Ware County, Georgia Population 2022
Ware County, Georgia's estimated population is 36,175 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ware County, Georgia is the 54th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 36,308 and has seen a growth of -0.37% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1,205 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 2,323 | 1,118 | 92.78% |
| 1850 | 3,888 | 1,565 | 67.37% |
| 1860 | 2,200 | -1,688 | -43.42% |
| 1870 | 2,286 | 86 | 3.91% |
| 1880 | 4,159 | 1,873 | 81.93% |
| 1890 | 8,811 | 4,652 | 111.85% |
| 1900 | 13,761 | 4,950 | 56.18% |
| 1910 | 22,957 | 9,196 | 66.83% |
| 1920 | 28,361 | 5,404 | 23.54% |
| 1930 | 26,558 | -1,803 | -6.36% |
| 1940 | 27,929 | 1,371 | 5.16% |
| 1950 | 30,289 | 2,360 | 8.45% |
| 1960 | 34,219 | 3,930 | 12.98% |
| 1970 | 33,525 | -694 | -2.03% |
| 1980 | 37,180 | 3,655 | 10.90% |
| 1990 | 35,471 | -1,709 | -4.60% |
| 2010 | 36,308 | 837 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 36,274 | -34 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 35,893 | -381 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 35,743 | -150 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 35,513 | -230 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 35,327 | -186 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 35,648 | 321 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 35,668 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 35,587 | -81 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 35,734 | 147 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 35,881 | 147 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 36,028 | 147 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 36,175 | 147 | 0.41% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,921 | 64.12% |
| Black or African American | 11,038 | 30.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 90 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 442 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 468 | 1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 743 | 2.08% |
Ware County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,657 | 2.43 | 63.7 |
| Married | 5,632 | 3.06 | 85.2 |
| Male | 598 | 3.47 | 75.4 |
| Female | 2,087 | 3.7 | 37.3 |
| Non Family | 5,340 | 1.16 | 50 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,206 | 4.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,319 | 13.60% |
| High School Graduate | 9,903 | 40.58% |
| Some College | 4,389 | 17.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,885 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,479 | 10.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,224 | 5.02% |
Ware County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 232 | 168 | 86 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | 26 |
| White | 16,214 | 13,755 | 2,747 |
| Hispanic | 909 | 415 | 130 |
| Black | 6,827 | 5,342 | 710 |
| 2+ Races | 315 | 211 | 30 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | |
| Other Race | 401 | 94 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.07%.
$31,052
Average Earnings
$33,863
Average Male
$28,507
Average Female
Ware County, Georgia Language by Age
Ware County, Georgia Language
95.68% of Ware County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
Ware County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 683 | 414 | 60.61% |
| Asian | 436 | 145 | 33.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,392 | 457 | 32.83% |
| Black | 9,588 | 2,708 | 28.24% |
| White | 21,373 | 4,144 | 19.39% |
| Other | 62 | NaN% |
23.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.67%
Male Poverty Rate
26.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ware County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ware County, Georgia is Multiple, with 60.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ware County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.28%.
Ware County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Ware County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Ware County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ware County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,158 | 6.40% |
| Black | 379 | 4.78% |
| Islander | 14 | 82.35% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 12.62% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 7.10% |
Ware County, Georgia Veterans by Education
13.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.94%
Born in Ware County, Georgia
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.55% of Ware County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 77.94% having been born in Georgia. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990