Total Population
145,164
Population
Growth Rate
0.39%
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
82.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Waco, TX
Population
Housing & Income
Households
56,789
Total Housing Units
62,945
Owner Occupied
26,360
Renter Occupied
30,429
Vacant
6,156
Median Home Value
$255,572
Average Home Value
$296,829
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.64%
Income Projection
Median Household
$58,316 $64,913
Average Household
$82,234 $92,298
Per Capita
$32,632 $37,180
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
5,870
Total Employed
90,293
Workers 16+
66,671
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
669
Employed
14,626
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
140
Employed
11,890
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
804
Employed
9,581
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
549
Employed
9,077
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
492
Employed
8,242
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
197
Employed
8,137
Some
High School
6,716
Graduated
High School
20,608
Associates
Degree
8,116
Bachelor's
Degree
15,941
Graduate
Degree
10,678
Average Commute Time
19 min.
Resident Commuters
62,585
Non-Resident Commuters
3,804
Drive Alone
50,439
Carpooled
6,874
Public
460
Work At Home
6,479
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31