Waxahachie, TX Demographics

A map of Waxahachie's Population by Race

Waxahachie, Texas has an estimated population of 45,347, a large increase from the 41,140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% White, 25.5% Hispanic, 17.1% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waxahachie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waxahachie has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waxahachie, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waxahachie is ranked the 83rd 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). Waxahachie was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waxahachie's White Population

23,516 residents of Waxahachie, or 51.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waxahachie is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Waxahachie ranks 934th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxahachie's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Waxahachie's population has decreased from 53.9% to 51.9%.

Waxahachie is more White than neighboring Red Oak (27.3% White), and Glenn Heights (15.8% White). Waxahachie is less White than neighboring Pecan Hill (64.7% White), Oak Leaf (62.9% White), and Ovilla (73.3% White).

Waxahachie's Black Population

7,772 residents of Waxahachie, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waxahachie is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Waxahachie ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxahachie's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Waxahachie's population has increased from 14.2% to 17.1%.

Waxahachie is more Black than neighboring Pecan Hill (2.4% Black), Oak Leaf (15.2% Black), and Ovilla (8.7% Black). Waxahachie is less Black than neighboring Red Oak (43.1% Black), and Glenn Heights (51.7% Black).

Waxahachie's Asian Population

398 residents of Waxahachie, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waxahachie is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Waxahachie ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxahachie's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Asian residents' share of Waxahachie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Waxahachie is more Asian than neighboring Pecan Hill (0% Asian). Waxahachie is less Asian than neighboring Oak Leaf (3.2% Asian), Red Oak (1.7% Asian), Ovilla (4.1% Asian), and Glenn Heights (1% Asian).

Waxahachie's Hispanic Population

11,547 residents of Waxahachie, or 25.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waxahachie is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waxahachie ranks 1004th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxahachie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Waxahachie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.5%.

Waxahachie is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Leaf (16.1% Hispanic), Red Oak (21.8% Hispanic), and Ovilla (13.2% Hispanic). Waxahachie is less Hispanic than neighboring Pecan Hill (28.4% Hispanic), and Glenn Heights (30.1% Hispanic).

Waxahachie's Native American/Other Population

594 residents of Waxahachie, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waxahachie is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waxahachie ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxahachie's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waxahachie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Waxahachie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pecan Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), Oak Leaf (0% Native American/Other), Red Oak (0.6% Native American/Other), Ovilla (0% Native American/Other), and Glenn Heights (0% Native American/Other).

Waxahachie's Multiracial Population

1,520 residents of Waxahachie, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waxahachie is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Waxahachie ranks 634th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waxahachie's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Waxahachie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Waxahachie is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Leaf (2.5% Multiracial), Ovilla (0.7% Multiracial), and Glenn Heights (1.4% Multiracial). Waxahachie is less Multiracial than neighboring Pecan Hill (4.4% Multiracial), and Red Oak (5.5% 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.