County profile · Georgia
Ware County, GA market data
How Ware County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 36,906
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,957
- Median household income
- $47,448
- +28.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $109,500
- Jobs located here
- 14,807
- Highest market score
- 49
- Pet businesses, #1,166 of 2,200 scored counties
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What this means
Ware County has an estimated 36,906 people and 12,957 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Ware County grew 1.9%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Ware County is $47,448, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ware County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (44).
Of the business types scored in Ware County, pet businesses (49), grocery stores (48) and home repair companies (47) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #1,166 of 2,200 scored counties.
Ware County is part of the Waycross area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (4.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gyms and studios (48% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ware County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ware County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,166 of 2,200 | 14 | 10.8 | $608K | 69 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,088 of 2,070 | 8 | 6.2 | $8.3M | 89 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,172 of 2,057 | 12 | 9.3 | $2.4M | 100 | 18 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,316 of 2,176 | 21 | 16.2 | Index only | 141 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #1,132 of 1,771 | 11 | 8.5 | $1.4M | 82 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 42 | #1,049 of 1,611 | 6 | 4.6 | $612K | 61 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #983 of 1,493 | 9 | 6.9 | $1.7M | 57 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 41 | #1,432 of 2,272 | 25 | 19.3 | $1M | 81 | 11 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,564 of 2,229 | 28 | 21.6 | Index only | 133 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #1,193 of 1,707 | 6 | 4.6 | $4.9M | 102 | 14 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,007 of 1,472 | 6 | 4.6 | $332K | 49 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 37 | #1,399 of 1,889 | 10 | 7.7 | $3.7M | 88 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 35 | #1,584 of 2,063 | 12 | 9.3 | $3M | 82 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 34 | #1,667 of 2,088 | 10 | 7.7 | $564K | 85 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 27 | #2,042 of 2,358 | 17 | 13.1 | $1.7M | 73 | 32 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,158 of 2,405 | 77 | 59.4 | $474K | 71 | 21 |
| Barbershops | 26 | #1,164 of 1,356 | 6 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 25 | #1,635 of 1,769 | 11 | 8.5 | $812K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 24 | #846 of 887 | 5 | 3.9 | Index only | 83 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 24 | #1,606 of 1,792 | 6 | 4.6 | $939K | 72 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 24 | #2,250 of 2,385 | 65 | 50.2 | $137K | 65 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 22 | #2,189 of 2,339 | 38 | 29.3 | $235K | 55 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 21 | #1,380 of 1,530 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.1M | 44 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 19 | #1,355 of 1,422 | 9 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 52 | 6 |
| Pizza | 19 | #2,021 of 2,090 | 12 | 9.3 | $3M | 60 | 43 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 18 | #1,226 of 1,302 | 11 | 8.5 | $1M | 33 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 18 | #1,279 of 1,327 | 6 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 48 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 18 | #1,454 of 1,490 | 10 | 7.7 | $1.1M | 47 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 18 | #1,829 of 1,886 | 14 | 10.8 | $808K | 82 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 16 | #2,152 of 2,210 | 48 | 37.0 | $399K | 45 | 15 |
| Auto repair shops | 16 | #2,325 of 2,378 | 41 | 31.6 | $215K | 48 | 19 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 16 | #2,352 of 2,405 | 136 | 105.0 | $269K | 72 | 73 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 15 | #2,032 of 2,087 | 37 | 28.6 | $518K | 41 | 15 |
| Nail salons | 14 | #1,275 of 1,328 | 10 | 7.7 | $893K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 14 | #1,405 of 1,451 | 7 | 5.4 | $1.3M | 50 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 14 | #2,360 of 2,401 | 70 | 54.0 | $126K | 47 | 27 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 12 | #2,176 of 2,222 | 27 | 20.8 | $1.4M | 44 | 43 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 12 | #2,342 of 2,402 | 56 | 43.2 | $1.2M | 35 | 20 |
| Convenience stores | 11 | #2,188 of 2,261 | 44 | 34.0 | $1.5M | 19 | 16 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 11 | #2,384 of 2,394 | 171 | 132.0 | $66K | 43 | 91 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 10 | #1,634 of 1,656 | 27 | 20.8 | $419K | 24 | 58 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $1.4M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.1M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $7.3M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.1M | 78 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $14.6M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $7.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $19.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
Household spending in Ware County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.8M | $681 | 71 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $29.7M | $2,293 | 88 |
| Food away from home | $36.5M | $2,819 | 69 |
| Groceries | $66.3M | $5,120 | 81 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.9M | $689 | 69 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.7M | $283 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.6M | $435 | 44 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.3M | $873 | 68 |
| Pets | $8.5M | $657 | 72 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.2M | $1,478 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.4M | $1,959 | 100 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.3M | $2,258 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.1M | $1,168 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $161.3M | $12,449 | 75 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Ware County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,906+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,957
- Median age
- 38.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 899 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 40
- Median household income
- $47,448+28.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $59,518
- Median home value
- $109,500
- Jobs located here
- 14,807
- Daytime population
- 37,003Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ware County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Ware County at 36,906 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,957 households. Median household income rose 28.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ware County, GA spend?
Households in Ware County spend about $161.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $66.3M on groceries and $36.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ware County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (44).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ware County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ware County are for pet businesses (49), grocery stores (48) and home repair companies (47). Ware County ranks #1,166 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
How does Ware County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ware County is $47,448 a year, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $109,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ware County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (4.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gyms and studios (48% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Ware County, each ranked against other counties.
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