Waco, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Waco, Texas Summary
Life in Waco research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Waco over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waco:
The population in Waco is 136,800.
The median home value in Waco is $149,400.
The median income in Waco is $42,687.
The cost of living in Waco is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Waco is $939.
The unemployment rate in Waco is 4.9%.
The poverty rate in Waco is 24.8%.
Table Of Contents
Waco SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Waco, TX Crime Report
5,805
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,056.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
72.93%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waco / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,805 | 4,056.9 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,031 | 720.5 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 15 | 10.5 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 147 | 102.7 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 757 | 529.0 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,774 | 3,336.4 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 932 | 651.3 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 3,419 | 2,389.4 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 423 | 295.6 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Waco, TX Cost Of Living
86
Waco's Overall Cost Of Living
Waco's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waco | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 81 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 | |
Waco, TX Photos
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Rankings for Waco in Texas
Map Of Waco, TX
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Population over time in Waco
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 137,779 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 133,964 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 131,996 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 130,659 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 129,193 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 127,796 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 126,406 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 124,843 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 123,584 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 122,212 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waco
| Race | Waco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.1% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 20.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 31.0% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Waco
| 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
| Education | Waco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waco, Texas
| Income | Waco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
