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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waco

Nebraska · 202 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Waco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. Median home value is $38,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−21%vs 2000
vs 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.9
−14%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381892412933441990201020202024Waco
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,701
−43%vs 2000
vs $18,834 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$308
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $463 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−16%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+90%vs 2000
vs 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, Nebraska?

Waco, Nebraska has about 202 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waco, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waco, Nebraska earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waco, Nebraska expensive?

In Waco, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $38,000, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Waco, Nebraska?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waco, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waco, Nebraska?

About 2.0% of people in Waco, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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