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Waco

Nebraska · 236 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Waco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $68,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
236
−8%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
937 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+19%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381892412933441990201020202024Waco
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,968
+27%since 2000
from $18,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(226)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+151%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, Nebraska?

Waco, Nebraska has about 236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waco, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waco, Nebraska earns about $34,375 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 $68,100, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Waco, Nebraska?

About 19.4% 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 7.2% of people in Waco, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waco, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Waco, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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