Population 4,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Waco
Household size in North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.79 | 2.64 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.65 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.31 | 2.70 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.62 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.82 | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Waco are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.79 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only one other Waco neighborhood has larger households.
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 North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9 | 32.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 31.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.5 | 32.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.6 | 32.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +0.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
North Waco is young: half of its residents are under 28.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children.
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 North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 17.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 17.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 14.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in North Waco (19.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Only two of Waco's 13 neighborhoods have 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 North Waco
Renters in North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 51.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 53.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 53.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 51.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in North Waco rent their homes (33.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Waco overall (51.2%). More than half of owners (55.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Waco neighborhoods have a lower share of renters: only two of 13.
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 North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 13.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Waco: 14.6% 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. The picture is much the same across Waco.
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 North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1969 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1972 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1977 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in North Waco is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of Waco's 13 neighborhoods, only two have older 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 North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $818 | $743 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $781 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $858 | $895 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,075 | $1,224 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$481 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Waco pays $1,075 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 North Waco
Bachelor's degrees in North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 21.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 22.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 26.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Waco: 10.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only one other Waco neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 74.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 78.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.7% | 81.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.7% | 85.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +10.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in North Waco never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Only one other Waco neighborhood has a lower 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 North Waco
| Period | North Waco | Waco | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −4.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Waco has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Waco | 2.97 | 28.6 | 19.5% | 33.5% | 14.6% | 1962 | $1,075 | 10.7% | 70.7% | 2.7% |
| Cedar Ridge | 2.14 | 42.1 | 4.1% | 69.2% | 12.6% | 1969 | $922 | 22.7% | 87.0% | 9.0% |
| Landon Branch | 2.12 | 46.1 | 9.8% | 42.1% | 12.4% | 1975 | $1,526 | 42.1% | 95.4% | 5.0% |
| 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% |
| University | 3.18 | 36.5 | 17.3% | 22.9% | 8.7% | 1961 | $1,002 | 4.8% | 65.0% | 1.3% |
| Richland Hills | 1.75 | 32.8 | 11.1% | 97.4% | 14.9% | 1980 | $955 | 23.6% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| Baylor | 2.71 | 22.1 | 13.4% | 94.9% | 14.5% | 1991 | $1,264 | 67.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 2.27 | 43.0 | 11.9% | 48.4% | 23.7% | 1976 | $1,314 | 37.6% | 98.3% | 2.9% |
| Kendrick | 2.57 | 30.3 | 14.3% | 47.2% | 13.3% | 1978 | $1,299 | 17.5% | 80.4% | 4.8% |
| Oakwood | 2.72 | 21.9 | 12.9% | 87.9% | 18.2% | 2003 | $1,272 | 47.8% | 91.7% | 8.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Avalon, Albuquerque, NM · Braun Station West, San Antonio, TX · Blanco Gardens, San Marcos, TX · Benton Park, St. Louis, MO · Bayou St John, New Orleans, LA · Accent, Des Moines, IA · Willow Park, Aurora, CO · Armory Park, Tucson, AZ · Apple Creek, San Antonio, TX · Andalusia, Bensalem, PA
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 North 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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