Ware County, Georgia

Ware County
Ware County Courthouse in Waycross
Ware County Courthouse in Waycross
Official seal of Ware County
Map of Georgia highlighting Ware County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°03′N 82°25′W / 31.05°N 82.42°W / 31.05; -82.42
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 15, 1824 (1824-12-15)
Named forNicholas Ware
SeatWaycross
Largest cityWaycross
Area
 • Total908 sq mi (2,350 km2)
 • Land892 sq mi (2,310 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  1.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total36,251
 • Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewarecountyga.gov
Laura S. Walker State Park

Ware County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,251.[1] The county seat and only incorporated place is Waycross.[2] Ware County is part of the Waycross, Georgia micropolitan statistical area.

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Ware County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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