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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waxahachie

Texas · 18,168 residents · 49.501 sq mi
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Waxahachie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,244. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 3,258 residents. Median home value is $61,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
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

18,168
−15%vs 2000
vs 21,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
367 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K24K32K40K48K1990201020202024Waxahachie
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,244
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,213 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,722
−44%vs 2000
vs $19,003 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.6%
+5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$61,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$421
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $617 in 2000
US average: $450
59.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.4% in 2000
40.5% rent
2.5
+34%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(13,159)
Black16.9%(3,624)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(4,229)
Asian0.4%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(14,495)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73%(13,268)
Black17%(3,092)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,664)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other9.7%(1,757)
Diversity Score68.6%(12,464)
69
+1%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.4%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waxahachie, Texas?

Waxahachie, Texas has about 18,168 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waxahachie, Texas?

The typical household in Waxahachie, Texas earns about $24,244 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waxahachie, Texas expensive?

In Waxahachie, Texas, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Waxahachie, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Waxahachie, Texas?

About 18.6% of people in Waxahachie, Texas 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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