Waco is a city located in Haralson County Georgia. Waco has a 2024 population of 588. Waco is currently growing at a rate of 2.26% annually and its population has increased by 10.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 534 in 2020.
The average household income in Waco is $50,656 with a poverty rate of 31.31%. The median age in Waco is 33.3 years: 42.5 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waco was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 85.31% |
| Other race | 87 | 11.21% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 298 | 2.6 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 151 | 1.17 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Married | 101 | 3.61 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 29 | 6.31 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 17 | 3 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 16.19% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 2.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 2.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.63% |
| High School Graduate | 222 | 44.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 10.12% |
| Some College | 101 | 20.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 355 | 27 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,714 | $0 | $19,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,514 | $60,461 | $20,556 |
| Some College | $38,393 | $65,750 | $0 |
$29,514
Average Earnings
$60,461
Average Male
$20,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.41% of Waco residents speak only English, while 3.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 239 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
31.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.59%
Male Poverty Rate
32.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waco is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waco is White, with 36.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 67.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.62% |
| High School | 45.05% |
| Some College | 17.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,893 | $79,641 |
| Households | $33,500 | $50,656 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $18,765 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 2.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.28%
Born in Waco
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
1.42%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
98.32% of Waco residents were born in the United States, with 80.28% having been born in Georgia. 1.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 656 | 13 | 2.02% |
| 2028 | 643 | 14 | 2.23% |
| 2027 | 629 | 14 | 2.28% |
| 2026 | 615 | 13 | 2.16% |
| 2025 | 602 | 14 | 2.38% |
| 2024 | 588 | 13 | 2.26% |
| 2023 | 575 | 21 | 3.79% |
| 2022 | 554 | 11 | 2.03% |
| 2021 | 543 | 9 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 534 | 10 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 524 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 521 | 5 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 516 | 6 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 510 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 508 | 4 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 504 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 502 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 501 | -5 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 506 | -7 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 513 | 0 | 0% |