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Waskom

Texas · 2,160 residents · 2.68 sq mi
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Waskom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,200. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,160
+4%since 2000
from 2,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waskom
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,579
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,967
+22%since 2000
from $13,080 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,408)
Black13.3%(287)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(423)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other3.2%(68)
Diversity Score66.4%(1,433)
Diversity Score
66
+27%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waskom, Texas?

Waskom, Texas has about 2,160 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waskom, Texas?

The typical household in Waskom, Texas earns about $41,579 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Waskom, Texas?

About 8.9% 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 25.5% 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 348 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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