Waskom, TX is a small city located in the state of Texas with a population of 1,818 people. It has a population density of 802 people per square mile which is much higher than the U.S. average of 93 people per square mile. The city offers many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and camping at Lake O' The Pines and Lake Wright Patman.
When it comes to shopping and dining, Waskom offers several local businesses such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Whataburger for those looking for retail or dining options. There are also other organizations in town such as the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Waskom High School Band Boosters, and Waskom Public Library which serve the community by providing education and social events. For sports fans there are plenty of local sports events to check out such as high school football games and amateur softball tournaments at the Waskom Sports Complex.
The population in Waskom is 1,818. There are 678 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waskom is 38.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waskom is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Waskom
- 37.7% are married
- 8.0% are divorced
- 27.0% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Waskom
- 61.4% are White
- 13.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 23.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander