Waxahachie
City in Ellis County, Texas
Waxahachie is a city in Ellis County, Texas, with 41,140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pecan Hill, 6.8 miles NE.
- 41,140residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 49.7 sq miland area · 128.8 km²
- 827 / sq mipopulation density
- 75165ZIP code
About Waxahachie
Waxahachie ( WOK-sə-HATCH-ee) an exurb south of Dallas, is a city in and the county seat of Ellis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 41,140 in 2020. The city was founded in 1850, and incorporated in 1871. Much of the employment is provided by a number of industries and by educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, a community college and a private university. In the mid-1980s, the city became a filming location for a number of movies and occasional episodes of television series.
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Living in Waxahachie
- Median household income
- $85,723
- Median home value
- $336,500
- Median rent
- $1,618/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Waxahachie had 41,140 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,140 |
|---|---|
| Density | 827 per sq mi (319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waxahachie at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,140 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.75 sq mi (128.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4025° N, 96.8445° W |
| ZIP code | 75165 |
| Official website | waxahachie.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4876816 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waxahachie
- Pecan Hill6.8 mi NE
- Oak Leaf7.4 mi N
- Red Oak8.2 mi NE
- Midlothian9.7 mi NW
- Ovilla9.9 mi N
- Palmer10.1 mi E
- Glenn Heights10.3 mi N
- Garrett11.4 mi E
- Maypearl11.4 mi SW
- Bear Creek Ranch11.8 mi NE
- Bardwell12.8 mi SE
- Ennis13.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Waxahachie
What county is Waxahachie in?
Waxahachie is in Ellis County, Texas.
What is the population of Waxahachie, TX?
41,140 people lived in Waxahachie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waxahachie, TX?
The ZIP code of Waxahachie is 75165.
What is the elevation of Waxahachie?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waxahachie?
Pecan Hill (6.8 mi), Oak Leaf (7.4 mi), Red Oak (8.2 mi), Midlothian (9.7 mi), Ovilla (9.9 mi).
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