Demographics & People — Waco, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 141,925 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~147,500 |
| Median Age | 29.7 |
| Total Households | 52,980 |
| Family Households | 30,510 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76,619 |
| Black or African American | 28,982 |
| Asian | 2,902 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42,404 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 72,490 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 42,774 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 38,090 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 27,483 |
| German | 15,890 |
| Irish | 10,178 |
| English | 10,166 |
| American | 4,150 |
| Italian | 2,571 |
| Scottish | 2,107 |
Language
| English Only | 102,885 |
| Spanish | 25,814 |
| Population 5+ | 132,294 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 7,022 |
| Population 18+ | 107,793 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waco, Texas.