Waco Population

2010–2026

623

2026 projection

16.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal 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.
2026623+142.30%
2025609+132.18%
2024596+152.58%
2023581+234.12%
2022558+101.82%
2021548+122.24%
2020536+91.71%
2019527+30.57%
2018524+61.16%
2017518+61.17%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Waco is growing faster than Haralson County, Georgia, and the U.S.

  • Waco+13.4%
  • Haralson County+10.0%
  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Waco Demographics

32.9median age

Median age

Female27.5 yrs
Male45.3 yrs

Adults

550
116 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults434 other adults

Sex

Female 51% · 397Male 49% · 382

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 8 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

$38,393median household income

Median household income

$38,393

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,833

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28%

About 1 in 4 residents

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

Waco Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%53%46%
Never married23%10%35%
Divorced18%26%9%
Widowed7%7%8%
Separated3%4%2%

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