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Waco

Missouri · 87 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Waco has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
+1%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+16%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37791211622041990201020202024Waco
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,489
+34%since 2000
from $13,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.239
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services17%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 96.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, Missouri?

Waco, Missouri has about 87 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waco, Missouri?

The typical household in Waco, Missouri earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waco, Missouri expensive?

In Waco, Missouri, the median home is worth about $69,300.

How educated are people in Waco, Missouri?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waco, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waco, Missouri?

About 2.1% of people in Waco, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waco, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Waco, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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