Waco Population

2010–2026

315

2026 projection

7.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Waco. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026315+30.96%
2025312+30.97%
202430900.00%
2023309+103.34%
2022299+10.34%
2021298+41.36%
2020294+5925.11%
2019235-41.67%
201823900.00%
2017239-10.42%

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Waco Demographics

59.5median age

Median age

Female61.3 yrs
Male58.7 yrs

Adults

154
68 seniors · 44%86 other adults

Sex

Female 48.3% · 86Male 51.7% · 92

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Waco Income

$76,250median household income

Median household income

$76,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,417

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.4%

About 1 in 42 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Waco Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%54%49%
Never married23%24%22%
Divorced13%17%10%
Widowed12%6%19%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201