Population 5,766 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alta Vista-Waco
Household size in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.64 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.65 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.70 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.62 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Alta Vista-Waco average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 32.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 31.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.9 | 32.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.2 | 32.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −11.4 | +0.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 25.2, Alta Vista-Waco is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 36.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of Waco's 13 neighborhoods, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 17.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 17.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 14.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Alta Vista-Waco: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Waco neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alta Vista-Waco
Renters in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 51.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.3% | 53.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.3% | 53.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.5% | 51.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | −0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Alta Vista-Waco rent: 58.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 58.1% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 11.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 13.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Alta Vista-Waco is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Waco overall (13.3%). Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1969 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1972 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1977 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Alta Vista-Waco has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $617 | $743 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $781 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $961 | $895 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,214 | $1,224 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$597 | +$481 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Alta Vista-Waco costs $1,214 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $597 a month since 2006–10, up 97%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alta Vista-Waco
Bachelor's degrees in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 21.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 22.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 26.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Alta Vista-Waco: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 74.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.0% | 78.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 81.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.0% | 85.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +10.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Alta Vista-Waco never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Waco. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alta Vista-Waco
| Period | Alta Vista-Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −4.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Alta Vista-Waco has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Waco's 13 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alta Vista-Waco compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista-Waco | 2.66 | 25.2 | 22.6% | 58.5% | 10.9% | 1990 | $1,214 | 20.8% | 84.0% | 1.9% |
| Kendrick | 2.57 | 30.3 | 14.3% | 47.2% | 13.3% | 1978 | $1,299 | 17.5% | 80.4% | 4.8% |
| University | 3.18 | 36.5 | 17.3% | 22.9% | 8.7% | 1961 | $1,002 | 4.8% | 65.0% | 1.3% |
| Oakwood | 2.72 | 21.9 | 12.9% | 87.9% | 18.2% | 2003 | $1,272 | 47.8% | 91.7% | 8.4% |
| Baylor | 2.71 | 22.1 | 13.4% | 94.9% | 14.5% | 1991 | $1,264 | 67.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Brookview | 2.75 | 33.6 | 7.2% | 38.0% | 16.9% | 1954 | $1,558 | 19.9% | 78.2% | 5.7% |
| Richland Hills | 1.75 | 32.8 | 11.1% | 97.4% | 14.9% | 1980 | $955 | 23.6% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 2.27 | 43.0 | 11.9% | 48.4% | 23.7% | 1976 | $1,314 | 37.6% | 98.3% | 2.9% |
| North Waco | 2.97 | 28.6 | 19.5% | 33.5% | 14.6% | 1962 | $1,075 | 10.7% | 70.7% | 2.7% |
| Landon Branch | 2.12 | 46.1 | 9.8% | 42.1% | 12.4% | 1975 | $1,526 | 42.1% | 95.4% | 5.0% |
| Carver | 2.52 | 31.4 | 37.5% | 73.5% | 11.0% | 1980 | $1,052 | 10.8% | 74.4% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alta Vista-Waco. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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