Waco
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Waco is a town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, with 310 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 925 ft (282 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dellview, 1.9 miles NE.
- 310residents (2020 Census)
- 925 ftelevation · 282 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 370 / sq mipopulation density
- 28169ZIP code
About Waco
Waco is a town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Waco had a population of 310. The town was named after Waco, Texas, and a post office has been in operation since 1880.
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- Median home value
- $92,500
- Median age
- 58.8
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Waco had 310 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 310 |
|---|---|
| Density | 370 per sq mi (143 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waco at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cleveland County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 310 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3626° N, 81.4293° W |
| ZIP code | 28169 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3770320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waco
- Dellview1.9 mi NE
- Cherryville3.2 mi NE
- Light Oak5.9 mi SW
- Fallston6.2 mi NW
- Shelby8.2 mi SW
- Lawndale8.3 mi NW
- Crouse8.4 mi NE
- Bessemer City9.9 mi SE
- Kings Mountain9.9 mi SE
- Belwood10.1 mi NW
- Patterson Springs10.2 mi SW
- Kingstown10.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Waco
What county is Waco in?
Waco is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Waco, NC?
310 people lived in Waco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waco, NC?
The ZIP code of Waco is 28169.
What is the elevation of Waco?
925 feet (282 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waco?
Dellview (1.9 mi), Cherryville (3.2 mi), Light Oak (5.9 mi), Fallston (6.2 mi), Shelby (8.2 mi).
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