How long is the commute from Waycross, GA?
Workers who live in Waycross, GA take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
26.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 26.7%
How people in Waycross get to work
| Means of transportation | Waycross | Ware County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±4.9 points) | 84.6% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 8.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±2.8 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±3.2 points) | 4.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Waycross, the average commute is not measurably different from Ware County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waycross, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ware County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ware County, Waycross ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 539 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waycross
| Vehicles available | Waycross | Ware County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 26.7% (±5.8 points) | 16.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±5.9 points) | 36.6% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.4% (±5.1 points) | 30.8% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.6% (±3.8 points) | 16.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Waycross, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ware County (16.0%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Waycross
| Waycross | Ware County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±3.2 points) | 4.5% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±2.7 points) | 92.9% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.5% (±4.9 points) | 77.9% (±4.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waycross, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ware County (77.9%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waycross
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waycross | — | 18.7 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Sunnyside | 2.2 mi | 17.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Deenwood | 2.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Blackshear | 8.3 mi | 20.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hoboken | 14 mi | 14.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Patterson | 18 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Argyle | 20 mi | 20.0 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Offerman | 20 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Nahunta | 22 mi | 31.6 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Offerman, GA (25.5 minutes), Nahunta, GA (31.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deenwood | 20.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 2 | Waycross | 18.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Sunnyside | 17.5 minutes (±4.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Waycross
How long is the average commute in Waycross?
Workers who live in Waycross, GA take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waycross without a car?
26.7% of households in Waycross have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waycross?
6.7% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Waycross worked from home, and 77.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waycross city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waycross city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waycross city, Georgia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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