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Waco, TX is a thriving city with a population of 136,800 and a population density of 1,588 people per square mile. Waco has something for everyone – from many local businesses to year-round outdoor activities. The city is home to numerous restaurants including Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute, Big O's BBQ, and the Silos Baking Co., to name a few. There are also plenty of outdoor activities such as biking and hiking along Cameron Park or taking in an aerial tour via hot air balloon. Other organizations like the Heart of Texas Historical Museum, Creative Arts Center - Waco, Cameron Park Zoo, and Magnolia Market are great places to explore the rich culture that Waco has to offer. For sports fans, Waco hosts several events like Baylor Bears basketball games at the Ferrell Center or McLane Stadium for football games. All in all, Waco is a vibrant city full of culture and fun activities!

The population in Waco is 136,800. There are 1,537 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waco is 29.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waco is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Waco
- 38.1% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 29.6% are married with children
- 25.4% have children, but are single
Race in Waco

- 43.0% are White
- 20.9% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 32.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleWaco, TexasUnited States
  136,800.0329,725,481.0
  51.7%50.5%
  48.3%49.5%
  29.138.4
 
  137,779.0326,569,308.0
  125,360.0309,327,143.0
  113,726.0285,036,114.0
  103,590.0251,960,433.0
  24.3%15.6%
  36.5%30.8%
 
  1536.793.4
  89.023531905.423
  12.297264836.791
 
  44.1%59.4%
  20.5%12.2%
  2.1%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  2.0%3.2%
  31.0%18.4%
 
  38.1%49.8%
  36.1%48.0%
  2.0%1.8%
  61.9%50.2%
  45.4%33.8%
  11.1%10.8%
  5.4%5.6%
 
  2.522.6
  50,990.0124,010,992.0
  29,026.080,755,759.0
  28.2%30.5%
  33.3%42.9%
  21,964.043,255,233.0
  26.2%15.8%
  12.4%10.8%
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Over 3 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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