Ware County, Georgia

Ware County
Ware County Courthouse in Waycross
Location within the U.S. state of 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 afterNicholas Ware
SeatWaycross
Largest cityWaycross
Area
  Total
908 sq mi (2,350 km2)
  Land892 sq mi (2,310 km2)
  Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  1.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
36,251
  Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewarecountyga.gov

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. The county seat and only incorporated place is Waycross. Ware County is part of the Waycross, Georgia micropolitan statistical area.