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Waxahachie

Texas · 41,140 residents · 49.501 sq mi
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Waxahachie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,496. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,200. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,140
+92%since 2000
from 21,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
831 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+8%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K24K32K40K48K1990201020202024Waxahachie
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,496
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,213 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,962
+58%since 2000
from $19,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,200
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(22,174)
Black14.2%(5,861)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(10,675)
Asian0.9%(353)
Other1.8%(732)
Diversity Score74.4%(30,622)
Diversity Score
74
+10%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waxahachie, Texas?

Waxahachie, Texas has about 41,140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waxahachie, Texas?

The typical household in Waxahachie, Texas earns about $68,496 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 $201,200, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in Waxahachie, Texas?

About 24.3% 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 9.1% of people in Waxahachie, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waxahachie, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waxahachie, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,972 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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