The Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA), as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia, anchored by the city of Waycross.
Waycross Micropolitan Area | |
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| Waycross, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area | |
 Ware County Courthouse in Waycross | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Principal city | Waycross |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
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).[1]
Counties
editCommunities
edit- Incorporated places
- Blackshear
- Offerman
- Patterson
- Waycross (Principal city)
- Census-designated places (Note: All census-designated places are unincorporated)
- Unincorporated places
Demographics
editAs of the census[2] 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.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.