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Waco

North Carolina · 310 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 $33,906. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,300. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−5%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1542062583093611990201020202024Waco
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,906
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,255
−4%since 2000
from $20,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(233)
Black14.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.2%(124)
Diversity Score
40
+6%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, North Carolina?

Waco, North Carolina has about 310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waco, North Carolina earns about $33,906 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Waco, North Carolina?

About 10.0% 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 18.2% of people in Waco, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waco, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Waco, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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