Waycross, GA population by race
The table below shows Waycross's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,195 | 37.49% |
| Black or African American | 7,647 | 55.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 45 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 130 | 0.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 839 | 6.06% |
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Waycross population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Waycross has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Waycross's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Waycross population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37.49% are white, 55.19% are Black or African American, 0.32% are Asian, 0.94% are some other race and 6.06% are multiracial.
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Waycross, GA population by race.
The largest racial group in Waycross is Black or African American with a population of 7,647 (55.19% of the total population).
Waycross 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Waycross is Black or African American with a population of 7,647 (55.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 839 (6.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Waycross, GA
By ethnicity, 865 (6.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,991 (93.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Waycross, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 7,607 (58.56% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Waycross, GA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Waycross's Non-Hispanic population.
Waycross Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,129 | 39.48% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,607 | 58.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 45 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 23 | 0.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 187 | 1.44% |
Among the Hispanic population in Waycross, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 480 (55.49% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Waycross, GA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Waycross's Hispanic population.
Waycross Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 480 | 55.49% |
| Puerto Rican | 97 | 11.21% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 288 | 33.29% |
Things to know
What percentage of Waycross, GA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.24% of Waycross population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Waycross, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 480 (55.49% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Waycross, GA have?
Waycross, GA has 7,647 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 55.19% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Waycross is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Waycross, GA?
With 93.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Waycross.
That being said, with a 37.49% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Waycross.
What is the majority race in Waycross, GA?
With a population of 7,647 (55.19% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Waycross.
Whites are second largest race in Waycross, with 37.49% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
