Waco, NC Demographics

A map of Waco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	156	233	91.2%	75.2%
Black	8	44	4.7%	14.2%
Multiracial	6	22	3.5%	7.1%
Hispanic	1	8	0.6%	2.6%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Waco, North Carolina has an estimated population of 171, a dramatic decrease from the 310 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 4.7% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 North Carolina 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 40.9% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waco is ranked the 719th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 650th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waco's White Population

156 residents of Waco, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waco is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Waco ranks 339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's White population has declined by an estimated 33.0%. White residents' share of Waco's population has increased from 75.2% to 91.2%.

Waco is more White than neighboring Cherryville (85.6% White), Light Oak (0% White), and Shelby (53.7% White). Waco is less White than neighboring Dellview (100% White), and Fallston (91.4% White).

Waco's Black Population

8 residents of Waco, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waco is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Waco ranks 339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Black residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 14.2% to 4.7%.

Waco is more Black than neighboring Dellview (0% Black), and Fallston (1.5% Black). Waco is less Black than neighboring Cherryville (7.7% Black), Light Oak (83.4% Black), and Shelby (31.2% 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 North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Waco ranks 278th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 1.0% to 0.0%.

Waco is less Asian than neighboring Cherryville (0.2% Asian), Fallston (1.3% Asian), and Shelby (0.9% Asian).

Waco's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Waco, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waco is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Waco ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.6%.

Waco is more Hispanic than neighboring Dellview (0% Hispanic). Waco is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherryville (5.6% Hispanic), Light Oak (16.6% Hispanic), Fallston (4.7% Hispanic), and Shelby (4.8% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Waco ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 Shelby (0.9% Native American/Other).

Waco's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Waco, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waco is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Waco ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 7.1% to 3.5%.

Waco is more Multiracial than neighboring Dellview (0% Multiracial), Cherryville (0.9% Multiracial), Light Oak (0% Multiracial), and Fallston (1.1% Multiracial). Waco is less Multiracial than neighboring Shelby (8.5% 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.