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140,545
TOTAL POPULATION
68,355
MALE POPULATION
72,190
FEMALE POPULATION
94.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,825
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,196
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,421
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,299
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
67,304
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waco Zip Codes

Waco Area Codes

Race in Waco

The most populous races in Waco are White / Caucasian (84,224 | 59.9%), Hispanic or Latino (42,774 | 30.4%), and Black / African American (28,706 | 20.4%).
Race in Waco
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,7351.9%
Black / African American28,70620.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific430.0%
Hispanic or Latino42,77430.4%
Native / Alaskan4120.3%
White / Caucasian84,22459.9%
Two or more Races19,78014.1%
Some other Race4,6453.3%
Total140,545100.0%

Ancestry in Waco

The most populous ancestries reported in Waco are Mexican (38,090 | 27.1%), German (15,890 | 11.3%), Irish (10,178 | 7.2%), English (10,166 | 7.2%), and American (4,150 | 2.9%), together accounting for 55.8% of all Waco residents.
Ancestry in Waco
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,0180.7%
American4,1502.9%
Apache190.0%
Arab1760.1%
Argentinean410.0%
Armenian260.0%
Australian110.0%
Austrian1080.1%
Bangladeshi10.0%
Bhutanese2330.2%
Blackfeet530.0%
Bolivian310.0%
British8790.6%
British West Indian1490.1%
Bulgarian50.0%
Burmese7900.6%
Cajun350.0%
Canadian990.1%
Cape Verdean210.0%
Carpatho Rusyn100.0%
Celtic400.0%
Central American1,0820.8%
Central American Indian100.0%
Cherokee4590.3%
Chickasaw200.0%
Chilean420.0%
Choctaw1170.1%
Colombian1090.1%
Comanche350.0%
Costa Rican90.0%
Creek410.0%
Croatian110.0%
Cuban4350.3%
Czech1,6951.2%
Czechoslovakian1380.1%
Danish1930.1%
Dominican80.0%
Dutch6600.5%
Dutch West Indian40.0%
Eastern European1660.1%
Ecuadorian340.0%
Egyptian290.0%
English10,1667.2%
European1,4391.0%
Filipino280.0%
Finnish1170.1%
French1,9751.4%
French Canadian3350.2%
German15,89011.3%
Ghanaian120.0%
Greek2670.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro280.0%
Guatemalan3700.3%
Haitian230.0%
Honduran5200.4%
Hungarian1630.1%
Icelander730.1%
Indian (Asian)9600.7%
Inupiat300.0%
Iranian270.0%
Iraqi90.0%
Irish10,1787.2%
Italian2,5711.8%
Jamaican700.1%
Japanese510.0%
Jordanian100.0%
Kiowa240.0%
Korean5170.4%
Laotian190.0%
Lebanese820.1%
Liberian3030.2%
Lithuanian420.0%
Lumbee190.0%
Macedonian90.0%
Malaysian3510.3%
Maltese50.0%
Mexican38,09027.1%
Mexican American Indian940.1%
Moroccan120.0%
Native Hawaiian460.0%
Navajo310.0%
Nicaraguan60.0%
Nigerian4100.3%
Northern European800.1%
Norwegian8990.6%
Pakistani600.0%
Palestinian210.0%
Panamanian330.0%
Pennsylvania German350.0%
Peruvian840.1%
Polish1,1120.8%
Portuguese490.0%
Pueblo120.0%
Puerto Rican1,0190.7%
Romanian580.0%
Russian1210.1%
Salvadoran1440.1%
Samoan690.1%
Scandinavian2170.2%
Scotch-Irish1,2620.9%
Scottish2,1071.5%
Sioux300.0%
Slovak290.0%
South American4470.3%
Spaniard6940.5%
Spanish3490.3%
Sri Lankan1960.1%
Subsaharan African1,8211.3%
Swedish6290.4%
Swiss330.0%
Syrian130.0%
Thai7430.5%
Tongan690.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian120.0%
Turkish320.0%
Ukrainian410.0%
Venezuelan1060.1%
Vietnamese130.0%
Welsh6620.5%
West Indian270.0%
Yugoslavian190.0%
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Immigrants in Waco

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waco came from Latin America (10,752 | 7.6%), Central America (10,173 | 7.2%), Mexico (9,596 | 6.8%), Asia (1,772 | 1.3%), and Europe (777 | 0.5%), together accounting for 23.5% of all Waco residents.
Immigrants in Waco
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5880.4%
Argentina280.0%
Asia1,7721.3%
Australia370.0%
Bahamas130.0%
Bangladesh130.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina100.0%
Bulgaria50.0%
Canada1130.1%
Caribbean3030.2%
Central America10,1737.2%
Chile160.0%
China4430.3%
Colombia1000.1%
Cuba1130.1%
Eastern Africa900.1%
Eastern Asia5930.4%
Eastern Europe550.0%
Ecuador220.0%
Egypt190.0%
El Salvador1070.1%
England580.0%
Europe7770.5%
Fiji90.0%
Germany3240.2%
Guatemala1190.1%
Honduras3450.3%
Hungary30.0%
India3060.2%
Ireland270.0%
Italy1690.1%
Jamaica170.0%
Japan250.0%
Kenya290.0%
Korea1250.1%
Laos2860.2%
Latin America10,7527.6%
Liberia1140.1%
Malaysia140.0%
Mexico9,5966.8%
Nepal1790.1%
Nicaragua60.0%
Nigeria2960.2%
Northern Africa190.0%
Northern Europe2030.1%
Oceania1590.1%
Pakistan450.0%
Peru140.0%
Philippines1130.1%
Portugal110.0%
Romania370.0%
Saudi Arabia160.0%
South Africa130.0%
South America2760.2%
South Central Asia5430.4%
South Eastern Asia5710.4%
Southern Europe1950.1%
Spain150.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines300.0%
Sweden150.0%
Trinidad and Tobago780.1%
Venezuela960.1%
Vietnam1580.1%
Western Africa4100.3%
Western Asia570.0%
Western Europe3240.2%
Zimbabwe610.0%
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Sex and Age in Waco

Sex and Age in Waco

The most populous age groups in Waco are 20 to 24 Years (10,231 | 15.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (9,813 | 13.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Waco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,129 (7.5%)4,678 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years4,009 (5.9%)4,265 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years5,228 (7.6%)4,241 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years6,757 (9.9%)7,013 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Years10,231 (15.0%)9,813 (13.6%)
25 to 29 Years5,417 (7.9%)5,863 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,852 (5.6%)4,563 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years4,515 (6.6%)3,972 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years3,372 (4.9%)3,577 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years3,166 (4.6%)3,501 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years2,968 (4.3%)3,288 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years3,031 (4.4%)3,649 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,968 (4.3%)3,337 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years3,050 (4.5%)3,063 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,884 (2.8%)2,547 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,346 (2.0%)1,939 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years751 (1.1%)1,016 (1.4%)
85 Years and over681 (1.0%)1,865 (2.6%)
Total68,355 (100.0%)72,190 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Waco

Median Family Size in Waco

The median family size in Waco is 3.24 persons per family, with single female/mother families (8,495 | 28.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,426 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Waco
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,765 (63.2%)3.27
Single Male/Father2,426 (8.2%)2.79
Single Female/Mother8,495 (28.6%)3.30
Total Families29,686 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Waco

The median household size in Waco is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,495 | 16.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (22,570 | 43.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Waco
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,765 (35.9%)3.29
Single Male/Father2,426 (4.6%)3.06
Single Female/Mother8,495 (16.3%)3.46
Non-family22,570 (43.2%)1.47
Total Households52,256 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Waco

Out of a total of 52,256 households in Waco, 29,686 (56.8%) are family households, while 22,570 (43.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,559, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 16,775.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waco
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-16,775 (32.1%)
2-Person Households12,559 (24.0%)3,921 (7.5%)
3-Person Households6,597 (12.6%)726 (1.4%)
4-Person Households5,765 (11.0%)737 (1.4%)
5-Person Households3,198 (6.1%)185 (0.4%)
6-Person Households935 (1.8%)124 (0.2%)
7+ Person Households632 (1.2%)102 (0.2%)
Total29,686 (56.8%)22,570 (43.2%)

Female Fertility in Waco

Fertility by Age in Waco

Average fertility rate in Waco is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Waco
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years76 (3.9%)11.0
20 to 34 years1,613 (83.0%)80.0
35 to 50 years254 (13.1%)22.0
Total1,943 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waco

60.5% of women with births (1,943) in Waco are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 64.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waco
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years27 (35.5%)49 (64.5%)
20 to 34 years936 (58.0%)677 (42.0%)
35 to 50 years213 (83.9%)41 (16.1%)
Total1,176 (60.5%)767 (39.5%)

Fertility by Education in Waco

Average fertility rate in Waco is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 78.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 29.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waco
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School190 (9.8%)32.0
High School Diploma577 (29.7%)65.0
College or Associate's Degree527 (27.1%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree478 (24.6%)78.0
Graduate Degree171 (8.8%)65.0
Total1,943 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waco

39.5% of women with births in Waco are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 60.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waco
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School79 (41.6%)111 (58.4%)
High School Diploma231 (40.0%)346 (60.0%)
College or Associate's Degree283 (53.7%)244 (46.3%)
Bachelor's Degree412 (86.2%)66 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,176 (60.5%)767 (39.5%)

Income in Waco

Income Overview in Waco

Per Capita Income in Waco is $26,825, while median incomes of families and households are $65,196 and $47,421 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income140,545$26,825
Median Family Income29,686$65,196
Mean Family Income29,686$88,912
Median Household Income52,256$47,421
Mean Household Income52,256$69,561
Income Deficit29,686$10,299
Wage / Income Gap (%)140,54524.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)140,54575.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index140,5450.50

Earnings by Sex in Waco

Average Earnings in Waco are $27,597, $31,874 for men and $24,161 for women, a difference of 24.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Waco
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male37,629 (50.4%)$31,874
Female36,986 (49.6%)$24,161
Total74,615 (100.0%)$27,597

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waco

The most common earnings brackets in Waco are $100,000+ for men (4,173 | 11.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (3,406 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waco
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,164 (8.4%)3,406 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,908 (5.1%)2,397 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,200 (3.2%)2,036 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,036 (2.8%)1,303 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,335 (3.5%)1,871 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,766 (4.7%)1,947 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,167 (3.1%)1,315 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999951 (2.5%)1,865 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,284 (3.4%)1,243 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,424 (3.8%)1,671 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,718 (7.2%)3,156 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,757 (7.3%)2,522 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,774 (4.7%)1,672 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,940 (5.2%)1,394 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,467 (3.9%)1,393 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999985 (2.6%)1,200 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,545 (6.8%)1,876 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,180 (3.1%)1,429 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,855 (7.6%)1,991 (5.4%)
$100,000+4,173 (11.1%)1,299 (3.5%)
Total37,629 (100.0%)36,986 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waco

Average earnings in Waco are $42,053 for men and $32,009 for women, a difference of 23.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,083, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,418. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,355, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,597.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waco
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,418$19,597
High School Diploma$34,374$20,875
College or Associate's Degree$43,336$32,938
Bachelor's Degree$64,678$45,732
Graduate Degree$92,083$61,355
Total$42,053$32,009

Family Income in Waco

Family Income Brackets in Waco

According to the Waco family income data, there are 4,898 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,098 families (3.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Waco
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4254.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0983.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,4648.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,7619.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994,00813.5%
$50,000 to $74,9994,89816.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993,91913.2%
$100,000 to $149,9994,83916.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992,2567.6%
$200,000+2,0196.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waco

7+ person families (542 | 1.8%) account for the highest median family income in Waco with $102,344 per family, while 2-person families (13,413 | 45.2%) have the highest median income of $30,158 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waco
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,413 (45.2%)$60,316
3-Person Families6,448 (21.7%)$67,712
4-Person Families5,415 (18.2%)$77,339
5-Person Families2,896 (9.8%)$58,284
6-Person Families972 (3.3%)$71,750
7+ Person Families542 (1.8%)$102,344
Total29,686 (100.0%)$65,196

Family Income by Number of Earners in Waco

The median family income in Waco is $65,196, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,582) having the highest median family income of $106,750, while families with no earners (3,531) have the lowest median family income of $35,557, accounting for 8.7% and 11.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waco
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,531 (11.9%)$35,557
1 Earner11,377 (38.3%)$42,566
2 Earners12,196 (41.1%)$87,345
3+ Earners2,582 (8.7%)$106,750
Total29,686 (100.0%)$65,196

Household Income in Waco

Household Income Brackets in Waco

With 8,204 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Waco, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 2,404 households (4.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Waco
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,53910.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993,2406.2%
$15,000 to $24,9996,11411.7%
$25,000 to $34,9995,43510.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997,00213.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998,20415.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995,80011.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996,11411.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,4044.6%
$200,000+2,4044.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Waco

The median household income in Waco is $47,421, with the highest median household income of $62,165 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,002 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $22,045, with 7,684 households (14.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waco
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,684 (14.7%)$22,045
25 to 44 Years17,877 (34.2%)$53,327
45 to 64 Years15,002 (28.7%)$62,165
65+ Years11,693 (22.4%)$42,419
Total52,256 (100.0%)$47,421

Poverty in Waco

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waco

With 23.4% poverty level for males and 26.0% for females among the residents of Waco, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,537 males (47.9%) and 6,271 females (54.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,525 (30.5%)1,059 (23.1%)
5 Years203 (26.8%)490 (54.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,764 (32.4%)1,318 (26.8%)
12 to 14 Years770 (27.8%)569 (21.7%)
15 Years313 (31.6%)356 (32.5%)
16 and 17 Years426 (27.0%)341 (24.4%)
18 to 24 Years5,537 (47.9%)6,271 (54.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,364 (15.5%)2,347 (22.8%)
35 to 44 Years992 (13.4%)1,385 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years658 (11.1%)1,283 (19.2%)
55 to 64 Years732 (12.6%)805 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years401 (8.2%)841 (15.5%)
75 Years and over188 (7.3%)641 (15.0%)
Total14,873 (23.4%)17,706 (26.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waco

According to the poverty statistics in Waco, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.7% of males and 88.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,479 (69.5%)3,517 (76.9%)
5 Years555 (73.2%)417 (46.0%)
6 to 11 Years3,688 (67.6%)3,595 (73.2%)
12 to 14 Years2,000 (72.2%)2,050 (78.3%)
15 Years678 (68.4%)738 (67.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,153 (73.0%)1,055 (75.6%)
18 to 24 Years6,025 (52.1%)5,303 (45.8%)
25 to 34 Years7,413 (84.5%)7,928 (77.2%)
35 to 44 Years6,405 (86.6%)6,049 (81.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,250 (88.9%)5,402 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,060 (87.4%)6,136 (88.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,465 (91.8%)4,573 (84.5%)
75 Years and over2,397 (92.7%)3,622 (85.0%)
Total48,568 (76.6%)50,385 (74.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waco

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waco show that 6.3% or 1,189 of the total 18,765 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.9%, comprising of 201 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 460 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waco
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9,795 (95.5%)460 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,697 (91.9%)504 (8.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,835 (90.1%)201 (9.9%)
5 or more Children249 (91.2%)24 (8.8%)
Total17,576 (93.7%)1,189 (6.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waco

According to the poverty data in Waco, 11.5% or 278 single-father households and 40.1% or 3,409 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (24.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (81.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waco
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children135 (11.2%)266 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children120 (10.6%)2,065 (47.5%)
3 or 4 Children23 (24.5%)1,017 (67.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)61 (81.3%)
Total278 (11.5%)3,409 (40.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waco

The poverty data for Waco shows that 1,189 of the married-couple family households (6.3%) and 3,687 of the single-parent households (33.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 201 households (9.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 household (81.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waco
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children460 (4.5%)401 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children504 (8.1%)2,185 (39.9%)
3 or 4 Children201 (9.9%)1,040 (64.6%)
5 or more Children24 (8.8%)61 (81.3%)
Total1,189 (6.3%)3,687 (33.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Waco

Employment by Class of Employer in Waco

Among the 63,117 employed individuals in Waco, private company employees (43,375 | 68.7%), not-for-profit organizations (6,331 | 10.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (3,512 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waco
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees43,37568.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2492.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,5125.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,33110.0%
Local Government Employees3,3885.4%
State Government Employees3,2515.1%
Federal Government Employees1,8522.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1590.3%
Total63,117100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Waco

According to the labor force statistics for Waco, out of the total population over 16 years of age (110,880), 60.7% or 67,304 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 3,029 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.8% or 7,052 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 467 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Waco
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,648 (31.3%)467 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Years13,049 (65.1%)848 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years9,092 (80.6%)509 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years7,052 (83.8%)289 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years12,056 (78.1%)241 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years10,015 (77.5%)290 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years4,549 (68.1%)141 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years4,281 (67.9%)214 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,100 (29.4%)31 (1.0%)
75 Years and over509 (6.7%)26 (5.1%)
Total67,304 (60.7%)3,029 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waco

According to labor force statistics for Waco, 77.1% of individuals (47,061) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (61,039) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 1,694 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 15,355 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.0% or 545 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waco
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,792 (62.7%)194 (2.1%)
High School Diploma10,906 (72.3%)754 (5.0%)
College / Associate Degree14,983 (78.0%)864 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,355 (87.7%)385 (2.2%)
Total47,061 (77.1%)2,197 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Waco

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waco are Community & Social Service (8,406 | 13.1%), Education Instruction & Library (5,227 | 8.1%), Management (4,856 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,329 | 5.2%), and Business & Financial (2,812 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Waco

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waco, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.2%), Computers & Mathematics (76.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (65.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (74.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.2%), and Health Technologists (63.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waco
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,673 (55.0%)2,183 (45.0%)
Business & Financial1,294 (46.0%)1,518 (54.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,620 (65.3%)861 (34.7%)
Computers & Mathematics568 (76.4%)175 (23.5%)
Architecture & Engineering843 (91.2%)81 (8.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science209 (25.7%)605 (74.3%)
Community & Social Service 3,849 (45.8%)4,557 (54.2%)
Education, Arts & Media625 (38.3%)1,006 (61.7%)
Legal Services & Support406 (61.5%)254 (38.5%)
Education Instruction & Library2,303 (44.1%)2,924 (55.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment515 (58.0%)373 (42.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,057 (31.8%)2,272 (68.2%)
Health Technologists861 (36.1%)1,524 (63.9%)
Total (Category)10,493 (47.9%)11,391 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)32,391 (50.4%)31,822 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Waco are Food Preparation & Serving (4,683 | 7.3%), Healthcare Support (2,633 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,381 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (1,638 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (1,202 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Waco

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Waco, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (74.8%), Security & Protection (69.3%), and Law Enforcement (66.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.8%), Personal Care & Service (73.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waco
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support215 (8.2%)2,418 (91.8%)
Security & Protection833 (69.3%)369 (30.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention276 (74.8%)93 (25.2%)
Law Enforcement557 (66.9%)276 (33.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,731 (37.0%)2,952 (63.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,067 (44.8%)1,314 (55.2%)
Personal Care & Service438 (26.7%)1,200 (73.3%)
Total (Category)4,284 (34.2%)8,253 (65.8%)
Total (Overall)32,391 (50.4%)31,822 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waco are Office & Administration (7,614 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (6,746 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Waco

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waco
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,855 (42.3%)3,891 (57.7%)
Office & Administration2,033 (26.7%)5,581 (73.3%)
Total (Category)4,888 (34.0%)9,472 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)32,391 (50.4%)31,822 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waco are Construction & Extraction (3,198 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,836 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (248 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Waco

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waco
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry229 (92.3%)19 (7.7%)
Construction & Extraction3,044 (95.2%)154 (4.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,741 (94.8%)95 (5.2%)
Total (Category)5,014 (94.9%)268 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)32,391 (50.4%)31,822 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waco are Production (5,160 | 8.0%), Material Moving (2,529 | 3.9%), and Transportation (2,461 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Waco

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waco
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,515 (68.1%)1,645 (31.9%)
Transportation2,111 (85.8%)350 (14.2%)
Material Moving2,086 (82.5%)443 (17.5%)
Total (Category)7,712 (76.0%)2,438 (24.0%)
Total (Overall)32,391 (50.4%)31,822 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Waco

Employment Industries in Waco

The major employment industries in Waco include Health Care & Social Assistance (9,192 | 14.3%), Educational Services (8,383 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (7,892 | 12.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (6,853 | 10.7%), and Manufacturing (6,476 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Waco

Employment Industries by Sex in Waco

The Waco industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (91.0%), Construction (89.6%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.6%), and Finance & Insurance (68.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waco
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting335 (91.0%)33 (9.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction197 (88.7%)25 (11.3%)
Construction3,728 (89.6%)431 (10.4%)
Manufacturing4,693 (72.5%)1,783 (27.5%)
Wholesale Trade939 (69.9%)405 (30.1%)
Retail Trade3,834 (48.6%)4,058 (51.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,938 (67.9%)918 (32.1%)
Utilities418 (82.8%)87 (17.2%)
Information319 (40.8%)463 (59.2%)
Finance & Insurance812 (31.5%)1,766 (68.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing367 (37.5%)612 (62.5%)
Professional & Scientific1,624 (56.6%)1,243 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,397 (62.0%)858 (38.1%)
Educational Services3,398 (40.5%)4,985 (59.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,879 (20.4%)7,313 (79.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation379 (53.2%)334 (46.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,085 (45.0%)3,768 (55.0%)
Public Administration1,346 (53.2%)1,185 (46.8%)
Total32,391 (50.4%)31,822 (49.6%)

Education in Waco

School Enrollment in Waco

The most common levels of schooling among the 47,599 students in Waco are college / undergraduate (18,575 | 39.0%), middle school (7,440 | 15.6%), and high school (6,948 | 14.6%).
School Enrollment in Waco
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,4375.1%
Kindergarten1,5413.2%
Elementary School6,91714.5%
Middle School7,44015.6%
High School6,94814.6%
College / Undergraduate18,57539.0%
Graduate / Professional3,7417.9%
Total47,599100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waco

Out of a total of 47,599 students who are enrolled in schools in Waco, 17,040 (35.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 30,559 (64.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8,389 (71.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,622 (92.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waco
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,449 (79.6%)372 (20.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,909 (91.0%)682 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8,622 (92.2%)730 (7.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,629 (92.0%)403 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,797 (37.7%)4,624 (62.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,300 (28.2%)8,389 (71.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,773 (55.1%)1,445 (44.9%)
35 Years and over1,087 (73.7%)388 (26.3%)
Total30,559 (64.2%)17,040 (35.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waco

Business (4,389 | 18.5%), education (3,168 | 13.3%), science & technology (2,303 | 9.7%), arts & humanities (2,274 | 9.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,617 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 23,744 individuals in Waco who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waco
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7793.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6176.8%
Physical & Health Sciences4912.1%
Psychology1,4005.9%
Social Sciences1,5056.3%
Engineering9844.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies4221.8%
Science & Technology2,3039.7%
Business4,38918.5%
Education3,16813.3%
Literature & Languages1,1444.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,1664.9%
Visual & Performing Arts9784.1%
Communications1,1244.7%
Arts & Humanities2,2749.6%
Total23,744100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Waco

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waco

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waco are males with 2 vehicles (14,257, accounting for 45.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,576, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waco
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle811 (2.6%)878 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle6,875 (22.1%)9,582 (31.3%)
2 Vehicles14,257 (45.8%)12,576 (41.1%)
3 Vehicles6,007 (19.3%)4,561 (14.9%)
4 Vehicles2,020 (6.5%)1,838 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,182 (3.8%)1,165 (3.8%)
Total31,152 (100.0%)30,600 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Waco

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waco are 15 to 19 minutes (17,000 commuters, 29.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (12,206 commuters, 20.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (9,091 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Waco
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,4362.5%
5 to 9 Minutes9,09115.6%
10 to 14 Minutes12,20620.9%
15 to 19 Minutes17,00029.1%
20 to 24 Minutes8,60914.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2,6124.5%
30 to 34 Minutes3,9136.7%
35 to 39 Minutes3820.6%
40 to 44 Minutes5901.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1,0911.9%
60 to 89 Minutes7271.2%
90 or more Minutes7681.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Waco

The most common commute times in Waco are 15 to 19 minutes (8,613 commuters, 29.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (8,387 commuters, 29.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Waco
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes446 (1.5%)990 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,437 (14.9%)4,654 (16.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,612 (18.9%)6,594 (23.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,613 (29.0%)8,387 (29.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,477 (15.0%)4,132 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,538 (5.2%)1,074 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,392 (8.0%)1,521 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes263 (0.9%)119 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes388 (1.3%)202 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes537 (1.8%)554 (1.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes404 (1.4%)323 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes634 (2.1%)134 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waco

The most frequent times of departure to work in Waco are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,032, 13.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,422, 18.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waco
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,712 (5.8%)677 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,501 (5.1%)631 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,775 (6.0%)1,017 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,233 (7.5%)1,076 (3.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,104 (10.4%)2,160 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,032 (13.6%)4,370 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,962 (13.3%)5,422 (18.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,859 (9.6%)2,841 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,133 (3.8%)1,557 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,198 (4.0%)2,320 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM907 (3.0%)858 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM434 (1.5%)413 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,897 (6.4%)2,938 (10.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,994 (10.1%)2,404 (8.4%)
Total29,741 (100.0%)28,684 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Waco

Occupancy by Ownership in Waco

Of the total 52,256 dwellings in Waco, owner-occupied units account for 24,699 (47.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 27,557 (52.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Waco
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units24,69947.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27,55752.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units52,256100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waco

Occupancy by Household Size in Waco
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16,77532.1%
2-Person Household16,48031.5%
3-Person Household7,32314.0%
4+ Person Household11,67822.4%
Total Housing Units52,256100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waco

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,662 (33.8%)11,113 (66.2%)
2-Person Household8,779 (53.3%)7,701 (46.7%)
3-Person Household3,982 (54.4%)3,341 (45.6%)
4+ Person Household6,276 (53.7%)5,402 (46.3%)
Total Housing Units24,699 (47.3%)27,557 (52.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waco

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,129 (48.3%)3,349 (51.7%)
High School Diploma4,840 (40.1%)7,244 (60.0%)
College/Associate Degree7,795 (41.7%)10,918 (58.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,935 (59.6%)6,046 (40.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waco

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waco
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18,01434.5%
35 to 44 Years7,54714.4%
45 to 54 Years7,34114.1%
55 to 64 Years7,66114.7%
65 to 74 Years6,96213.3%
75 to 84 Years2,9565.7%
85 Years and Over1,7753.4%
Total52,256100.0%

Housing Finances in Waco

Median Income by Occupancy in Waco

Median Income by Occupancy in Waco
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied24,699 (47.3%)$72,913
Renter-Occupied27,557 (52.7%)$32,353
Average52,256 (100.0%)$47,421

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waco

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waco
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000412 (1.7%)2,891 (10.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999548 (2.2%)1,678 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999629 (2.5%)2,607 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,140 (4.6%)2,035 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,049 (4.3%)1,911 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,855 (7.5%)3,588 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,076 (12.4%)3,937 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,840 (15.5%)4,349 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,608 (14.6%)2,189 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,596 (18.6%)1,511 (5.5%)
$150,000 or more3,946 (16.0%)861 (3.1%)
Total24,699 (100.0%)27,557 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waco

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waco
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,049 (4.3%)1,116 (4.1%)
$300 to $4993,386 (13.7%)1,106 (4.0%)
$500 to $7995,440 (22.0%)5,230 (19.0%)
$800 to $9992,702 (10.9%)4,921 (17.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,665 (18.9%)9,153 (33.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,020 (16.3%)3,643 (13.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,430 (5.8%)841 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999932 (3.8%)207 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more1,075 (4.3%)213 (0.8%)
Total24,699 (100.0%)27,557 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waco

Housing Structures in Waco

Housing Structures in Waco
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached31,40760.1%
Single Unit, Attached1,5382.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,8823.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,9965.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,9705.7%
10 or more Apartments11,05221.1%
Mobile Home / Other4110.8%
Total52,256100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waco

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waco
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached23,703 (75.5%)7,704 (24.5%)
Single Unit, Attached423 (27.5%)1,115 (72.5%)
2 Unit Apartments94 (5.0%)1,788 (95.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2,996 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments68 (2.3%)2,902 (97.7%)
10 or more Apartments134 (1.2%)10,918 (98.8%)
Mobile Home / Other277 (67.4%)134 (32.6%)
Total24,699 (47.3%)27,557 (52.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waco

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waco
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room45 (0.2%)814 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms356 (1.4%)7,061 (25.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms7,468 (30.2%)13,112 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms11,896 (48.2%)5,724 (20.8%)
8 or more Rooms4,934 (20.0%)846 (3.1%)
Total24,699 (100.0%)27,557 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waco

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waco
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11,472 (46.5%)6,423 (23.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas405 (1.6%)189 (0.7%)
Electricity12,781 (51.7%)20,664 (75.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)27 (0.1%)
All other Fuels41 (0.2%)52 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)202 (0.7%)
Total24,699 (100.0%)27,557 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waco

Household Vehicle Usage in Waco
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle684 (2.8%)3,125 (11.3%)
1 Vehicle6,801 (27.5%)14,092 (51.1%)
2 Vehicles11,204 (45.4%)7,667 (27.8%)
3 or more Vehicles6,010 (24.3%)2,673 (9.7%)
Total24,699 (100.0%)27,557 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waco

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waco

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12,25512,444
Median Property Value$123,400$207,700
Median Household Income$55,710$2,603
Monthly Housing Costs$590$1,075
Real Estate Taxes$2,098$308

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waco

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waco
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,194 (9.7%)255 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,976 (32.4%)1,189 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,940 (40.3%)8,119 (65.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,339 (10.9%)2,003 (16.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999594 (4.9%)674 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999153 (1.3%)84 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more59 (0.5%)120 (1.0%)
Total12,255 (100.0%)12,444 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waco

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waco
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000804 (6.6%)83 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,965 (16.0%)156 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,102 (9.0%)853 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,778 (14.5%)753 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,320 (18.9%)1,298 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,346 (11.0%)1,520 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,597 (13.0%)2,262 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more1,343 (11.0%)2,999 (24.1%)
Total12,255 (100.0%)12,444 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waco

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waco
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,705 (38.4%)93,659 (752.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,478 (20.2%)5,052 (40.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,243 (10.1%)3,286 (26.4%)
4.0x or more3,688 (30.1%)1,303 (10.5%)
Total12,255 (100.0%)12,444 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waco

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waco
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,438 (11.7%)36 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,393 (19.5%)299 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,4998,004 (65.3%)817 (6.6%)
Total12,255 (100.0%)12,444 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waco

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waco

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waco
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,026 (96.1%)446 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years23,100 (90.8%)2,330 (9.2%)
19 to 25 Years21,466 (80.6%)5,153 (19.4%)
26 to 34 Years12,245 (73.8%)4,349 (26.2%)
35 to 44 Years11,564 (78.1%)3,235 (21.9%)
45 to 54 Years9,593 (76.2%)3,002 (23.8%)
55 to 64 Years11,217 (88.1%)1,516 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years10,114 (98.4%)166 (1.6%)
75 Years and older6,760 (98.7%)88 (1.3%)
Total117,085 (85.2%)20,285 (14.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waco

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waco
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,026 (96.1%)446 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen23,100 (90.8%)2,330 (9.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,466 (80.6%)5,153 (19.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waco

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waco
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00024,783 (84.4%)4,572 (15.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99923,059 (78.3%)6,386 (21.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,063 (82.3%)3,677 (17.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,679 (84.5%)2,693 (15.5%)
$100,000 and over32,229 (92.7%)2,553 (7.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waco

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waco
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,109 (53.2%)5,138 (44.8%)
6 to 18 Years10,751 (42.3%)13,056 (51.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,035 (7.6%)19,663 (73.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,941 (11.7%)10,642 (64.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,647 (11.1%)10,183 (68.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,930 (15.3%)7,987 (63.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,627 (20.6%)9,250 (72.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,370 (91.1%)5,926 (57.7%)
75 Years and over6,728 (98.3%)4,205 (61.4%)
Total43,138 (31.4%)86,050 (62.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waco

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years103 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,090 (9.2%)506 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,300 (5.7%)1,179 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,764 (14.5%)2,972 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,488 (30.6%)1,988 (36.7%)
75 Years and over1,560 (60.4%)1,968 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waco

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waco: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (0.2%)21 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years178 (0.8%)106 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years850 (4.4%)176 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years752 (15.4%)318 (5.9%)
75 Years and over742 (28.7%)866 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waco: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years74 (0.6%)34 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years454 (2.0%)146 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years963 (5.1%)650 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years224 (4.6%)371 (6.9%)
75 Years and over499 (19.3%)489 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waco: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years992 (8.4%)434 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years707 (3.1%)853 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years920 (4.8%)1,119 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years269 (5.5%)346 (6.4%)
75 Years and over430 (16.6%)624 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waco: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (0.3%)65 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years174 (0.8%)168 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,365 (7.1%)1,966 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years909 (18.7%)1,637 (30.2%)
75 Years and over865 (33.5%)1,549 (36.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waco: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years196 (1.7%)25 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years62 (0.3%)109 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years331 (1.7%)531 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years115 (2.4%)490 (9.0%)
75 Years and over351 (13.6%)661 (15.5%)

Technology Access in Waco

Computing Device Access in Waco

Computing Device Access in Waco
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop36,47669.8%
Smartphone46,52189.0%
Tablet29,09755.7%
No Computing Device3,9277.5%
Total52,256100.0%

Internet Access in Waco

Internet Access in Waco
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet180.0%
Broadband Home34,78166.6%
Cellular Data Only7,89615.1%
Satellite Internet2,3664.5%
No Internet8,26715.8%
Total52,256100.0%

Waco Summary

Waco, Texas is a city located in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city is the county seat of McLennan County and is the 22nd-most populous city in the state of Texas. The city's population was 124,805 at the 2010 census, making it the 22nd-most populous city in the state of Texas.

History

The area that is now Waco was inhabited by the Wichita Native American tribe prior to the arrival of European settlers in the area. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the Spanish, who established a mission in the area in 1749. The mission was abandoned in 1772, and the area was later settled by Anglo-American settlers in 1837. The city was officially incorporated in 1849 and named after the Waco tribe, who had inhabited the area prior to the arrival of the Europeans.
The city experienced rapid growth in the late 19th century, due to the arrival of the railroad and the establishment of several cotton mills. The city was also home to several prominent figures in the early 20th century, including the first president of Baylor University, Rufus Burleson, and the first president of Texas A&M University, Thomas S. Gathright.

Geography

Waco is located in Central Texas, approximately halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, and is surrounded by several smaller towns and cities, including Robinson, Hewitt, Woodway, and Bellmead. The city has a total area of 97.5 square miles, of which 95.9 square miles is land and 1.6 square miles is water.

Economy

Waco's economy is largely based on the service industry, with the largest employers in the city being Baylor University, Providence Health Center, and Waco ISD. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Magnablend, a chemical manufacturing company, and L-3 Communications, an aerospace and defense company. The city is also home to several retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Waco was 124,805, with a population density of 1,288 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 63.2% White, 22.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,837, and the median income for a family was $45,919. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Waco?
Total Population of Waco is 140,545.
What is the Total Male Population of Waco?
Total Male Population of Waco is 68,355.
What is the Total Female Population of Waco?
Total Female Population of Waco is 72,190.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waco?
There are 94.69 Males per 100 Females in Waco.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waco?
There are 105.61 Females per 100 Males in Waco.
What is the Median Population Age in Waco?
Median Population Age in Waco is 28.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waco
Average Family Size in Waco is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waco
Average Household Size in Waco is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waco?
Per Capita income in Waco is $26,825.
What is the Median Family Income in Waco?
Median Family Income in Waco is $65,196.
What is the Median Household income in Waco?
Median Household Income in Waco is $47,421.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waco?
Income or Wage Gap in Waco is 24.2%.
Women in Waco earn 75.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Waco?
Family Income Deficit in Waco is $10,299.
Families that are below poverty line in Waco earn $10,299 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waco?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waco is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waco?
There are 67,304 People in the Labor Forcein in Waco.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waco?
60.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Waco.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waco?
Unemployment Rate in Waco is 4.5%.