Ware County is in the Coast & Islands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Waycross, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 36,222 residents in 2024, down from 36,247 in 2020. It covers about 899 square miles of land and was created in 1824.
- County seatWaycross
- Population (2024 estimate)36,222
- Land area899 square miles
- Created1824
- Travel regionCoast & Islands
Print it: download the printable Ware County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Ware County
Ware County has 1 incorporated city or town. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Waycross (county seat) | 13,671 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Deenwood, Dixie Union, Manor, Millwood, Sunnyside and Waresboro.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 1, US 23, US 82, US 84
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 4, SR 38, SR 122, SR 158, SR 177, SR 520
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Laura S. Walker State Park (state park)
- Dixon Memorial WMA (wildlife management area)
- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Black River, Cane Creek, Suwannee Creek, Hog Creek, Alligator Creek and Perch Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Ware County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Ware County borders Atkinson County, Bacon County, Brantley County, Charlton County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Pierce County and Baker County, FL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Ware County, Georgia?
Waycross is the county seat of Ware County.
What cities are in Ware County, Georgia?
Ware County has 1 incorporated city or town: Waycross.
What counties border Ware County?
Ware County borders Atkinson County, Bacon County, Brantley County, Charlton County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Pierce County and Baker County, FL.
Is there a printable map of Ware County?
Yes. The Ware County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Ware County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 36,222 people lived in Ware County on July 1, 2024, down from 36,247 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)