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Waskom

Texas · 1,980 residents (2025 est.) · 2.68 sq mi
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Waskom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,084
+1%since 2000
from 2,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
778 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,980 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waskom
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,781
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,737 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,782
+89%since 2000
from $13,080 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+23%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,512)
Black15.8%(326)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(204)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(1,080)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,236)
Black13.1%(273)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(482)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(93)
Diversity Score71.9%(1,499)
Diversity Score
72
+38%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waskom, Texas?

Waskom, Texas has about 2,084 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waskom, Texas?

The typical household in Waskom, Texas earns about $55,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waskom, Texas expensive?

In Waskom, Texas, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Waskom, Texas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waskom, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waskom, Texas?

About 17.1% of people in Waskom, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waskom, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waskom, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 272 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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