State
County
Land Area (mi²)
48.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
833.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.47%
Growth Since 2010
37.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Waxahachie, Texas Population 2021
40,716
Waxahachie is a city located in Ellis County Texas. It is also the county seat of Ellis County. With a 2020 population of 40,716, it is the 84th largest city in Texas and the 961st largest city in the United States . Waxahachie is currently growing at a rate of 3.47% annually and its population has increased by 37.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,621 in 2010. Waxahachie reached it's highest population of 40,716 in 2021. Spanning over 50 miles, Waxahachie has a population density of 834 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waxahachie is $80,805 with a poverty rate of 12.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,088 per month, and the median house value is $176,300. 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 Waxahachie was:
- White: 79.52%
- Black or African American: 13.31%
- Two or more races: 3.36%
- Other race: 2.72%
- Asian: 0.59%
- Native American: 0.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Waxahachie, Texas is 40,716 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 36,624.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 29,621.
Waxahachie, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,131 | 79.52% |
| Black or African American | 4,710 | 13.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1,190 | 3.36% |
| Some Other Race | 962 | 2.72% |
| Asian | 207 | 0.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 165 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
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Waxahachie Population by Race
Waxahachie Population Pyramid $2021
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Waxahachie Population by Age
Waxahachie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,276 | 2.77 | 55.4 |
| Married | 6,312 | 3.31 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 3,483 | 1.25 | 38.4 |
| Female | 1,844 | 3.49 | 34.8 |
| Male | 637 | 3.75 | 63.4 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
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Waxahachie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,001 | 4.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,730 | 7.63% |
| High School Graduate | 6,302 | 27.80% |
| Some College | 6,414 | 28.29% |
| Associates Degree | 2,030 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,841 | 16.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,351 | 5.96% |
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Waxahachie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Waxahachie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,812 | 13,919 | 4,286 |
| Hispanic | 4,672 | 3,238 | 403 |
| Black | 2,813 | 2,424 | 339 |
| Other Race | 667 | 417 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 570 | 455 | 50 |
| Asian | 148 | 133 | 80 |
| Native American | 115 | 99 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.05%.
Waxahachie Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,270
Average Earnings
$46,211
Average Male
$34,575
Average Female
Waxahachie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Waxahachie Language by Age
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Waxahachie Language
84.76% of Waxahachie residents speak only English, while 15.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.19% of the population.
Waxahachie Language
Waxahachie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,692 | 1,591 | 7.69% |
| Hispanic | 8,500 | 1,409 | 16.58% |
| Black | 4,438 | 1,361 | 30.67% |
| Other | 892 | 291 | 32.62% |
| Multiple | 1,153 | 71 | 6.16% |
| Asian | 195 | 58 | 29.74% |
12.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.50%
Male Poverty Rate
13.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waxahachie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waxahachie is Other, with 32.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waxahachie is Multiple, with 6.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.73%.
Waxahachie Poverty
Waxahachie Poverty Rate by Education
Waxahachie Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Waxahachie Married by Age and Sex
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Waxahachie Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Waxahachie Marital Status by Race
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Waxahachie Marital Status
Waxahachie Veterans by War
Waxahachie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,846 | 8.77% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 3.54% |
| Black | 197 | 5.94% |
| Native American | 15 | 10.79% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.87% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.10% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.01% |
Waxahachie Veterans by Race
Waxahachie Veterans by Education
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2.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Waxahachie Veterans by Education
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66.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Waxahachie Employment by Age
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Waxahachie Employment by Race
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Waxahachie Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.96%
Native Born
6.04%
Foreign Born
3.55%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.96% of Waxahachie residents were born in the United States, with 70.95% having been born in Texas. 3.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Waxahachie Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,716 | 1,364 | 3.47% |
| 2020 | 39,352 | 1,364 | 3.59% |
| 2019 | 37,988 | 1,364 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 36,624 | 1,374 | 3.90% |
| 2017 | 35,250 | 1,201 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 34,049 | 1,070 | 3.24% |
| 2015 | 32,979 | 842 | 2.62% |
| 2014 | 32,137 | 690 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 31,447 | 544 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 30,903 | 715 | 2.37% |
| 2011 | 30,188 | 466 | 1.57% |
| 2010 | 29,722 | 8,296 | 3.33% |
| 2000 | 21,426 | 3,258 | 1.66% |
| 1990 | 18,168 | 3,544 | 2.19% |
| 1980 | 14,624 | 1,172 | 0.84% |
| 1970 | 13,452 | 703 | 0.54% |
| 1960 | 12,749 | 1,545 | 1.30% |
| 1950 | 11,204 | 2,549 | 2.61% |
| 1940 | 8,655 | 613 | 0.74% |
| 1930 | 8,042 | 84 | 0.11% |
| 1920 | 7,958 | 1,753 | 2.52% |
| 1910 | 6,205 | 1,990 | 3.94% |
| 1900 | 4,215 | 1,139 | 3.20% |
| 1890 | 3,076 | 0.00% |