Waco, MO Demographics

A map of Waco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	154	63	100.0%	87.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.4%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	7	0.0%	9.7%

Waco, Missouri has an estimated population of 154, a dramatic increase from the 72 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 22.4% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waco is ranked the 792nd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 943rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waco's White Population

154 residents of Waco, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waco is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Waco ranks 678th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's White population has grown by an estimated 144.4%. White residents' share of Waco's population has increased from 87.5% to 100.0%.

Waco is more White than neighboring Asbury (95% White), Carl Junction (91.9% White), Opolis (68.6% White), and Airport Drive (90.2% White).

Waco's Black Population

0 residents of Waco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waco is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Waco ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Waco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waco is less Black than neighboring Airport Drive (0.9% Black).

Waco's Asian Population

0 residents of Waco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waco is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Waco ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Waco is less Asian than neighboring Carl Junction (0.8% Asian), and Airport Drive (2.3% Asian).

Waco's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Waco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waco is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Waco ranks 785th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Waco is less Hispanic than neighboring Asbury (0.7% Hispanic), Carl Junction (3.8% Hispanic), and Airport Drive (1.3% Hispanic).

Waco's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waco is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Waco ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Waco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Asbury (2.2% Native American/Other), Carl Junction (0.6% Native American/Other), and Airport Drive (0.4% Native American/Other).

Waco's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Waco, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waco is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waco ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 9.7% to 0.0%.

Waco is less Multiracial than neighboring Asbury (2.2% Multiracial), Carl Junction (3% Multiracial), Opolis (31.4% Multiracial), and Airport Drive (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.