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Waco

Missouri · 72 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Waco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−16%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+23%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37791211622041990201020202024Waco
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,632
+50%since 2000
from $13,071 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(5)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 96.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
40.9%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, Missouri?

Waco, Missouri has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waco, Missouri?

The typical household in Waco, Missouri earns about $48,750 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 $104,900.

How educated are people in Waco, Missouri?

About 12.5% 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 23.4% of people in Waco, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waco, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Waco, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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