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Crime in Waco summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waco. Key points include:
There were 3,733 total crimes in Waco in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waco is 2,552.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waco is 425.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waco is 2,126.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waco is 20.43% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waco Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waco / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,733 | 2,552.1 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 623 | 425.9 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 8 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 84 | 57.4 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 398 | 272.1 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,110 | 2,126.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 431 | 294.7 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,379 | 1,626.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 300 | 205.1 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waco summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waco. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waco is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waco is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waco is $194,244.
The median income in Waco is $54,365.
Waco's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waco Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waco | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waco, TX Weather
The average high in Waco is 77.7° and the average low is 55.6°.
There are 53.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waco |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 53.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waco Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waco
The current population in Waco is 143,570. The population has increased 17.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143,570 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 141,925 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 140,545 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 136,800 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 137,779 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 135,858 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 133,964 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 131,996 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 130,659 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 129,193 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 127,796 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 126,406 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 124,843 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 123,584 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 122,212 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waco
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Waco is:
44.2% White with 63,404 White residents.
19.3% African American with 27,671 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 244 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 2,964 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 44 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 425 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 4,847 Two Or More residents.
30.6% Hispanic with 43,971 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.2% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 30.6% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waco
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Waco is 51.7% female with 74,211 female residents.
Waco is 48.3% male with 69,359 male residents.
| Gender | Waco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waco for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Waco completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Waco completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Waco completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Waco completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Waco completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Waco completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Waco completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Waco completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Waco completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waco, Texas
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9.1% of households in Waco earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in Waco earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.5% of households in Waco earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Waco earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Waco earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Waco earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Waco earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.8% of households in Waco earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Waco earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Waco earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.8% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
