Waco, TX

Living in Waco

Bikeability23
Walkability41
Commute92
Public Transit20
Affordability81
Public Safety40
Airports38
Hospitals59
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

136kPopulation+14k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black21%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$40kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$125kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$706Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waco

United States45
Texas51
Waco Metro Area52
McLennan County54

Property Crime in Waco

United States48
Texas58
Waco Metro Area58
McLennan County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4620
Feb5030
Mar5730
Apr6530
May7340
Jun8040
Jul8420
Aug8420
Sep7730
Oct6740
Nov5730
Dec4830

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waco

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
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