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Waco

Georgia · 536 residents · 1.835 sq mi
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Waco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,000. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
+14%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
292 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+19%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2924255586908231990201020202024Waco
2024779
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,545
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,837
+48%since 2000
from $16,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+92%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(455)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(490)
Black3.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.4%(7)
Diversity Score15.3%(82)
Diversity Score
15
+310%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, Georgia?

Waco, Georgia has about 536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waco, Georgia?

The typical household in Waco, Georgia earns about $29,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waco, Georgia expensive?

In Waco, Georgia, the median home is worth about $116,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Waco, Georgia?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waco, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waco, Georgia?

About 28.0% of people in Waco, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waco, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Waco, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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