Population 10,422 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baylor
Household size in Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.83 | 2.64 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.82 | 2.65 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.70 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.62 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.89 | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Baylor average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Waco overall, where it has 2.62 people. Household size has climbed from 1.83 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 Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4 | 32.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.6 | 31.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 20.6 | 32.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 22.1 | 32.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +0.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Baylor is young: half of its residents are under 22.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 20.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Waco neighborhood is 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 Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 17.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 17.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 14.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Baylor (13.4%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in Waco as a whole (14.9%). The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Baylor
Renters in Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 51.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 53.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 53.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 51.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Baylor: 94.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 66.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Waco neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 13.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Baylor: 14.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1969 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1972 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1977 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Baylor has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center. Of Waco's 13 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
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 Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $766 | $743 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $806 | $781 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $904 | $895 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,264 | $1,224 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$498 | +$481 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Baylor runs $1,264 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $498 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 44.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Baylor
Bachelor's degrees in Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 21.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 22.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.0% | 26.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Baylor is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.7 points, mirroring the country. Baylor has the highest share of college graduates of any Waco neighborhood.
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 Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 74.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 78.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 81.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 85.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +10.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Baylor: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Waco neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Baylor
| Period | Baylor | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Baylor has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Baylor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 2.71 | 22.1 | 13.4% | 94.9% | 14.5% | 1991 | $1,264 | 67.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Oakwood | 2.72 | 21.9 | 12.9% | 87.9% | 18.2% | 2003 | $1,272 | 47.8% | 91.7% | 8.4% |
| University | 3.18 | 36.5 | 17.3% | 22.9% | 8.7% | 1961 | $1,002 | 4.8% | 65.0% | 1.3% |
| 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% |
| Brookview | 2.75 | 33.6 | 7.2% | 38.0% | 16.9% | 1954 | $1,558 | 19.9% | 78.2% | 5.7% |
| Carver | 2.52 | 31.4 | 37.5% | 73.5% | 11.0% | 1980 | $1,052 | 10.8% | 74.4% | 6.0% |
| North Waco | 2.97 | 28.6 | 19.5% | 33.5% | 14.6% | 1962 | $1,075 | 10.7% | 70.7% | 2.7% |
| Richland Hills | 1.75 | 32.8 | 11.1% | 97.4% | 14.9% | 1980 | $955 | 23.6% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| Landon Branch | 2.12 | 46.1 | 9.8% | 42.1% | 12.4% | 1975 | $1,526 | 42.1% | 95.4% | 5.0% |
| Cedar Ridge | 2.14 | 42.1 | 4.1% | 69.2% | 12.6% | 1969 | $922 | 22.7% | 87.0% | 9.0% |
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 Baylor. 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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