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Waxahachie

County:
Ellis County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
49.501
State:
Texas

Waxahachie is a city located in Ellis County, Texas. Waxahachie has a 2025 population of 50,366 . It is also the county seat of Ellis County . Waxahachie is currently growing at a rate of 3.6% annually and its population has increased by 21.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,619 in 2020.

The average household income in Waxahachie is $98,385 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median age in Waxahachie is 32.6 years: 32.8 years for males, and 32.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.

50.4K
Total Population
1,017
Density (mi²)
1.7K 3.6%
Growth

Waxahachie Population

Waxahachie Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Waxahachie includes 65.21% White, 15.16% Black or African American, 5.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (65.21%)

Black or African American (15.16%)

Two or more races (12.26%)

Other race (5.28%)

Asian (0.8%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.7%)

Native American (0.58%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White28,42765.21%
Black or African American6,61015.16%
Two or more races5,34312.26%
Other race2,3025.28%
Asian3500.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3050.7%
Native American2540.58%

Waxahachie Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Waxahachie's average per capita income is $50,283. Household income levels show a median of $82,449. The poverty rate stands at 8.79%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$107,395-
Families$95,270$109,803
Households$82,449$98,385
Non Families$51,691$62,731

$50,283

Average Income

$82,449

Median Household Income

8.79%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)