Waco
TXMcLennan County, Texas
Population 261K |Median income $59,781
Population
261,090
McLennan County
Median Income
$59,781
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$196,400
Near average
Median Age
33.6
years
10-Year Trends 2013–2023
20132023
Population
264K+11%
Median Income
$63,888+52%
Median Home Value
$219,200+102%
Poverty Rate
17.1%-22%
Unemployment
4.5%-40%
Economics
Median Rent $1,048/mo
Poverty Rate
17.9% +24% vs avg
Unemployment 4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.9%
Work From Home 7%
Public Transit 0.4%
Demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
African American 14.1%
Asian 1.6%
Health Profile 15 measures
Health Indicators
Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
Obesity
34.8%
High Blood Pressure
34.3%
Physical Inactivity
27.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.8%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.9%
Current Smoking
13.5%
Diabetes
12.5%
Preventive Care
Dental Visit 51.4%
Annual Checkup 74.2%
Other Measures
Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.5%
Public Safety 2022 data
Violent Crime Rate
388 per 100k
+9% vs avg Avg: 355
Property Crime Rate
2329 per 100k
+17% vs avg Avg: 1,985
Offenses by Type (per 100k residents)
Aggravated Assault
308.8
Homicide
7.1
Robbery
71.6
Burglary
339.9
Larceny-Theft
1654.6
Motor Vehicle Theft
334.4
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, UCR Summary (2022). State-level rates applied to county.
Alerts & News — Waco Area 5
FDA Recalls
Weaver's Brew LLC Recalls Goldenroot Lemon Ginger Elderberry Ginger Beer Over Pasteurization Concerns
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls high
Plant Based Innovations Recalls Higher Harvest by H-E-B Strawberry Yogurt Due to Undeclared Almonds
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls
Weaver's Brew LLC Recalls Goldenroot Lemon Double Ginger Beer Due to Pasteurization Issue
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls
Weaver's Brew LLC Recalls Goldenroot Ginger Beer Over Pasteurization Concerns
FDA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls
Goldenroot Lemon Ginger Jalapeno Ginger Beer Recalled Over Pasteurization Concerns
FDA · 12h ago
Nearby Cities 8
Data Sources
All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Demographics and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (McLennan County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.