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Waco

North Carolina · 321 residents · 0.838 sq mi
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Waco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,600. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
−2%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1542062583093611990201020202024Waco
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,887
−21%since 2000
from $20,081 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
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
$88,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(264)
Black18.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(254)
Black19.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.9%(135)
Diversity Score
42
+11%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
10.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, North Carolina?

Waco, North Carolina has about 321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waco, North Carolina?

The typical household in Waco, North Carolina earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waco, North Carolina expensive?

In Waco, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Waco, North Carolina?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Waco, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waco, North Carolina?

About 14.8% of people in Waco, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waco, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Waco, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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