Ware County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ware County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13299
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 299
Geography
- Land Area
- 899.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 907.99 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.050881
- Longitude
- -82.421507
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 34,968
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,161
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,628 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,340 | 3.8% |
| White | 22,079 | 63.1% |
| Black | 10,471 | 29.9% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,532 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 631 | 2.4% |
| White | 17,349 | 66.3% |
| Black | 7,794 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 35,976
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,250
- Poverty Rate
- 20.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,265
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,209 | 61.7% |
| Black | 10,880 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 462 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,986
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,423 | 32.1% |
| Republican | 8,134 | 40.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,429 | 27.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,067 | 45.4% |
| Female | 10,919 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,034 | 65.2% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 2.4% |
| Black | 5,313 | 26.6% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,475
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,582 | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 27.0% |
| Black | 2,211 | 41.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 32.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,736 | 52.2% |
| Female | 5,739 | 52.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,853 (32.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,490 (14.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,943
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $121,417
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $760
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.