Waco, TX Demographics

A map of Waco's Population by Race

Waco, Texas had a population of 138,486 in 2020. It was 42.3% White, 19.4% Black, 2.5% Asian, 31.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waco, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waco is the 24th most populous. 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's White Population

58,644 residents of Waco identify as White, or 42.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Waco roughly similar to the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waco is ranked #1144 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waco is more White than neighboring Beverly Hills (23.3% White), and Bellmead (34.3% White). Waco is less White than neighboring Woodway (78.3% White), Willow Grove (74% White), and Hewitt (65.1% White).

Waco's Black Population

26,844 residents of Waco identify as Black, or 19.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waco slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waco is ranked #147 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waco is more Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (11.1% Black), Woodway (4% Black), Bellmead (18.8% Black), Willow Grove (2% Black), and Hewitt (9.9% Black).

Waco's Asian Population

3,525 residents of Waco identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waco roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waco is ranked #210 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waco is more Asian than neighboring Beverly Hills (0.2% Asian), Bellmead (0.4% Asian), and Willow Grove (0.4% Asian). Waco is less Asian than neighboring Hewitt (3.3% Asian).

Waco's Hispanic Population

43,857 residents of Waco identify as Hispanic, or 31.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waco slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waco is ranked #884 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waco is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodway (10.6% Hispanic), Willow Grove (18.9% Hispanic), and Hewitt (17.3% Hispanic). Waco is less Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (62.2% Hispanic), and Bellmead (42.9% Hispanic).

Waco's Native American/Other Population

1,196 residents of Waco identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waco roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waco is ranked #475 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), Woodway (0.4% Native American/Other), Bellmead (0.6% Native American/Other), Willow Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hewitt (0.7% Native American/Other).

Waco's Multiracial Population

4,420 residents of Waco identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waco roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Waco is ranked #835 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waco is more Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (2.5% Multiracial), and Bellmead (2.8% Multiracial). Waco is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodway (4.2% Multiracial), Willow Grove (3.9% Multiracial), and Hewitt (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.