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Waco

Nebraska · 296 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Waco has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,804. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
+16%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,175 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381892412933441990201020202024Waco
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,804
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,567
+99%since 2000
from $18,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(262)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(18)
Asian2.7%(8)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score23.4%(69)
Diversity Score
23
+700%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waco, Nebraska?

Waco, Nebraska has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waco, Nebraska?

The typical household in Waco, Nebraska earns about $65,804 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Waco, Nebraska?

About 24.0% 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 6.0% 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 94 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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