Waycross is a city in Georgia state in USA with a population of 13638 residents.. The poverty rate of Waycross is 29.8%, which is 113% higher than national average. The typical household in Waycross earns $30367 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 72.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waycross, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waycross remained 4.2%, which is 11% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waycross, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waycross is 81, which is 19% lower than national average. Median home value in Waycross is $71700 , which is 69% lower than national average. While median income in Waycross remained $30367, which is 55% lower than national average.