Waco
City in McLennan County, Texas
Waco is a city in McLennan County, Texas, with 138,486 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beverly Hills, 3.2 miles SE.
- 138,486residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 92.2 sq miland area · 238.9 km²
- 1,501 / sq mipopulation density
- 76710main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Waco
Waco ( WAY-koh) is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city had a U.S. census estimated 2025 population of 147,788, making it the 24th-most populous city in the state. The Waco metropolitan area consists of McLennan, Falls, and Bosque counties, which had a 2020 population of 295,782. Bosque County was added to the Waco metropolitan area in 2023. The 2025 U.S. census population estimate for the Waco metropolitan area was 308,807 residents.
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Living in Waco
- Median household income
- $54,365
- Median home value
- $221,700
- Median rent
- $1,165/mo
- Median age
- 29.7
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Waco had 138,486 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 138,486 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,501 per sq mi (580 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waco at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | McLennan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 138,486 (2020) |
| Land area | 92.24 sq mi (238.9 km²) |
| Water area | 12.44 sq mi (32.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5579° N, 97.1908° W |
| ZIP codes | 76710, 76701, 76704, 76707, 76708, 76711, 76712, 76798 |
| Official website | waco-texas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4876000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waco
- Beverly Hills3.2 mi SE
- Woodway4.7 mi SW
- Willow Grove6.2 mi W
- Bellmead6.7 mi NE
- Lacy-Lakeview7.2 mi NE
- Hewitt7.4 mi S
- Robinson8.4 mi SE
- China Spring9.2 mi NW
- Gholson10.6 mi N
- Lorena12.1 mi S
- Ross12.6 mi N
- Hallsburg14.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Waco
What county is Waco in?
Waco is in McLennan County, Texas.
What is the population of Waco, TX?
138,486 people lived in Waco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waco, TX?
The main ZIP code is 76710. Other ZIP codes: 76701, 76704, 76707, 76708, 76711, 76712, 76798.
What is the elevation of Waco?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waco?
Beverly Hills (3.2 mi), Woodway (4.7 mi), Willow Grove (6.2 mi), Bellmead (6.7 mi), Lacy-Lakeview (7.2 mi).
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