Waco, TX Demographics

A map of Waco's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	63,404	58,644	44.2%	42.3%
Hispanic	43,971	43,857	30.6%	31.7%
Black	27,671	26,844	19.3%	19.4%
Multiracial	4,847	4,420	3.4%	3.2%
Asian	2,964	3,525	2.1%	2.5%
Native American/Other	713	1,196	0.5%	0.9%

Waco, Texas has an estimated population of 143,570, an increase from the 138,486 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.2% White, 30.6% Hispanic, 19.3% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.5% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Texas 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 68.1% in 2020 and 67.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waco is ranked the 24th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waco's White Population

63,404 residents of Waco, or 44.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waco is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Waco ranks 1144th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Waco's population has increased from 42.3% to 44.2%.

Waco is more White than neighboring Beverly Hills (16.7% White), and Bellmead (28.8% White). Waco is less White than neighboring Woodway (81.3% White), Willow Grove (69.5% White), and Hewitt (67.2% White).

Waco's Black Population

27,671 residents of Waco, or 19.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waco is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Waco ranks 147th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Waco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.3%.

Waco is more Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (11.5% Black), Woodway (2.9% Black), Bellmead (13.5% Black), Willow Grove (0.5% Black), and Hewitt (6% Black).

Waco's Asian Population

2,964 residents of Waco, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waco is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Waco ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Waco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Waco is more Asian than neighboring Beverly Hills (0.3% Asian), and Willow Grove (0% Asian). Waco is less Asian than neighboring Hewitt (4.9% Asian).

Waco's Hispanic Population

43,971 residents of Waco, or 30.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waco is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waco ranks 888th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Waco's population has decreased from 31.7% to 30.6%.

Waco is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodway (10.1% Hispanic), Willow Grove (25.5% Hispanic), and Hewitt (18.4% Hispanic). Waco is less Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (69.3% Hispanic), and Bellmead (51.2% Hispanic).

Waco's Native American/Other Population

713 residents of Waco, or 0.5% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waco ranks 577th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bellmead (0.2% Native American/Other). Waco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodway (0.7% Native American/Other), Willow Grove (1.3% Native American/Other), and Hewitt (1.1% Native American/Other).

Waco's Multiracial Population

4,847 residents of Waco, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waco is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Waco ranks 859th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waco's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Waco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Waco is more Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (2% Multiracial), Woodway (2.9% Multiracial), Willow Grove (3.3% Multiracial), and Hewitt (2.3% Multiracial). Waco is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellmead (4.3% 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.