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Waycross, GA vs Beckley, WV

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Highlights
- Beckley is 0% more densely populated than Waycross.
- People are 36.7% more likely to be married in Beckley.
- The Median Age is 4.7 years older in Beckley.
 Waycross, GABeckley, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,261329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
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 Population - 201014,581  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,254285,036,114
 Population - 199016,410  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-17.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,817.093.4
 Land Area11.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Waycross, GABeckley, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Waycross, GABeckley, WVUnited States
 White35.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.5%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Waycross, GABeckley, WVUnited States
 Married Population29.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married44.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.9%10.8%
 Widowed11.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households5,310  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,25380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,533  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Waycross    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have a different perspective of living here. I moved her from a large city and I appreciate the fact that I have no commute, the cost of living is very low and the  More

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One time in Waycross and will never visit this God forsaken town again. Cops are high school (22-24yr old) bullies that make up lies and harass rather than serve and  More

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Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised here in the heart of the good ole south in Waycross, Ga. Not much has changed except for the number of meth labs, drugs in general, thugs and  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 7 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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