Waxahachie, Texas Population 2022
Waxahachie is a city located in Ellis County Texas. Waxahachie has a 2020 population of 43,444. It is also the county seat of Ellis County. Waxahachie is currently growing at a rate of 2.72% annually and its population has increased by 5.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,140 in 2010.
The average household income in Waxahachie is $80,805 with a poverty rate of 9.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,129 per month, and the median house value is $201,200. The median age in Waxahachie is 32.9 years, 31.4 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
Waxahachie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waxahachiewas:
- White: 77.72%
- Black or African American: 12.72%
- Two or more races: 4.85%
- Other race: 3.46%
- Asian: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,551 | 77.72% |
| Black or African American | 4,674 | 12.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 156 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 287 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 1,272 | 3.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1,783 | 4.85% |
Waxahachie Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,522 | 2.83 | 57.5 |
| Married | 6,522 | 3.41 | 74.3 |
| Male | 560 | 3.61 | 48.9 |
| Female | 1,991 | 3.58 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 3,449 | 1.18 | 39.1 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,328 | 5.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,579 | 6.76% |
| High School Graduate | 6,325 | 27.08% |
| Some College | 6,315 | 27.04% |
| Associates Degree | 2,145 | 9.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,716 | 15.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,950 | 8.35% |
Waxahachie Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 176 | 108 | 91 |
| White | 14,822 | 13,778 | 4,565 |
| Black | 2,836 | 2,502 | 506 |
| Other Race | 761 | 539 | 119 |
| Native American | 109 | 94 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 5,297 | 3,830 | 467 |
| 2+ Races | 634 | 491 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.70%.
$41,302
Average Earnings
$47,675
Average Male
$34,931
Average Female
Waxahachie Language by Age
Waxahachie Language
81.99% of Waxahachie residents speak only English, while 18.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.80% of the population.
Waxahachie Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,434 | 1,095 | 24.70% |
| Hispanic | 9,610 | 1,050 | 10.93% |
| Asian | 281 | 27 | 9.61% |
| Multiple | 1,701 | 131 | 7.70% |
| White | 20,653 | 963 | 4.66% |
| Native | 136 | 3 | 2.21% |
| Other | 330 | NaN% |
9.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.06%
Male Poverty Rate
10.10%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waxahachie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waxahachie is Black, with 24.70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waxahachie is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.10%.
Waxahachie Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Waxahachie Married by Age and Sex
Waxahachie Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Waxahachie Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,685 | 7.81% |
| Black | 167 | 4.66% |
| Native American | 14 | 10.45% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.48% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.30% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 3.49% |
Waxahachie Veterans by Education
0.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.08%
Born in Waxahachie
93.72%
Native Born
6.28%
Foreign Born
3.73%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.72% of Waxahachie residents were born in the United States, with 72.08% having been born in Texas. 3.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 3,076 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 4,215 | 1,139 | 3.20% |
| 1910 | 6,205 | 1,990 | 3.94% |
| 1920 | 7,958 | 1,753 | 2.52% |
| 1930 | 8,042 | 84 | 0.11% |
| 1940 | 8,655 | 613 | 0.74% |
| 1950 | 11,204 | 2,549 | 2.61% |
| 1960 | 12,749 | 1,545 | 1.30% |
| 1970 | 13,452 | 703 | 0.54% |
| 1980 | 14,624 | 1,172 | 0.84% |
| 1990 | 18,168 | 3,544 | 2.19% |
| 2000 | 21,426 | 3,258 | 1.66% |
| 2010 | 29,621 | 8,195 | 3.29% |
| 2011 | 30,773 | 1,152 | 3.89% |
| 2012 | 31,925 | 1,152 | 3.74% |
| 2013 | 33,077 | 1,152 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 34,229 | 1,152 | 3.48% |
| 2015 | 35,381 | 1,152 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 36,533 | 1,152 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 37,685 | 1,152 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 38,837 | 1,152 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 39,989 | 1,152 | 2.97% |
| 2020 | 41,140 | 1,151 | 2.88% |
| 2021 | 42,292 | 1,152 | 2.80% |
| 2022 | 43,444 | 1,152 | 2.72% |