Waco, GA Demographics

A map of Waco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	626	490	80.4%	91.4%
Native American/Other	79	3	10.1%	0.6%
Black	33	17	4.2%	3.2%
Multiracial	33	17	4.2%	3.2%
Hispanic	5	6	0.6%	1.1%
Asian	3	3	0.4%	0.6%

Waco, Georgia has an estimated population of 779, a dramatic increase from the 536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 10.1% Native American/Other, 4.2% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waco has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waco, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waco is ranked the 430th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Waco was ranked the 455th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waco's White Population

626 residents of Waco, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waco is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Waco ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's White population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. White residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 91.4% to 80.4%.

Waco is more White than neighboring Mount Zion (79.6% White), Tallapoosa (67.6% White), and Carrollton (47.7% White). Waco is less White than neighboring Bremen (90.3% White), and Buchanan (91.1% White).

Waco's Black Population

33 residents of Waco, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waco is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Waco ranks 587th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Black population has grown by an estimated 94.1%. Black residents' share of Waco's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.2%.

Waco is more Black than neighboring Bremen (1.4% Black). Waco is less Black than neighboring Mount Zion (6.9% Black), Buchanan (5.5% Black), Tallapoosa (23.3% Black), and Carrollton (34.1% Black).

Waco's Asian Population

3 residents of Waco, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waco is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Waco ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Waco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Waco is more Asian than neighboring Mount Zion (0.1% Asian), and Buchanan (0% Asian). Waco is less Asian than neighboring Bremen (2.1% Asian), Tallapoosa (0.5% Asian), and Carrollton (1.3% Asian).

Waco's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Waco, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waco is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Waco ranks 614th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Waco is more Hispanic than neighboring Buchanan (0.4% Hispanic). Waco is less Hispanic than neighboring Bremen (3.2% Hispanic), Mount Zion (8% Hispanic), Tallapoosa (7.2% Hispanic), and Carrollton (11.8% Hispanic).

Waco's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Waco, or 10.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waco is higher than in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Waco ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2533.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waco's population has increased from 0.6% to 10.1%.

Waco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bremen (0.6% Native American/Other), Mount Zion (0.5% Native American/Other), Buchanan (0.2% Native American/Other), Tallapoosa (0% Native American/Other), and Carrollton (1.3% Native American/Other).

Waco's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Waco, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waco is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Waco ranks 359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 94.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Waco's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.2%.

Waco is more Multiracial than neighboring Bremen (2.3% Multiracial), Buchanan (2.8% Multiracial), Tallapoosa (1.4% Multiracial), and Carrollton (3.7% Multiracial). Waco is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Zion (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.