Waco McLennan County, Texas
Waco: City in Texas, United States
About
Waco is a city located in the county of McLennan in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 124,805 and a population density of 476 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 141,377 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1848.
Geography
Waco is located at 31°32'58"N 97°8'48"W (31.5493300, -97.1466700).
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Weather
Waco forecast: Mostly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. more
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Official website of Waco
Waco Quick Facts
| Population : | 141,377 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | McLennan County |
| Postal code : | 76700–76799 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 254 |
| Area : | 262.41 km2 |
| Named for : | Waco tribe |
| Altitude : | 469 feet / 143 meters |
| Capital city : | Waco is capital of McLennan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:35:35 (21st October 2021) |
| Density : | 539 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Waco increased by 11.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 124,805 | - | census |
| 2011 | 126,443 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 127,494 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 129,011 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 129,860 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 131,801 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 133,421 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 136,939 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 137,886 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 139,236 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 141,377 | 1.51% | estimation process |
Local Places in Waco
1 Waco City Hall
Address: 300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Beverly Hills
Address: 3418 Memorial Dr, Waco, TX 76711 ➦ Show Map
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3 City Of Bellmead / Water Dept.
Address: 3015 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705 ➦ Show Map
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4 Lacy Lakeview Civic Center
Address: 505 E Craven Ave, Waco, TX 76705 ➦ Show Map
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5 Waco Human Resources
Address: 300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 ➦ Show Map
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6 Waco City Secretary
Address: 300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 ➦ Show Map
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7 Bellmead City Hall
Address: 3015 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705 ➦ Show Map
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8 Woodway City Hall
Address: 922 Estates Dr, Waco, TX 76712 ➦ Show Map
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9 Beverly Hills Community Center
Address: 3418 Memorial Dr, Waco, TX 76711 ➦ Show Map
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10 Budget Office
Address: 300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Waco (200)
People born in Waco, including actress and singer-songwriter Jennifer Love Hewitt, music producer Symbolyc One, singer, actress, dancer Ashlee Simpson, you can see a list of people who born in Waco.
- Sandra Brown (American novelist) she was born in 12/03/1948
- Corinne Griffith (American actress, film producer, author (1894-1979)) she was born in 21/11/1894
- C. Wright Mills (American sociologist) he was born in 28/08/1916
- Floyd Patterson (American boxer) he was born in 04/01/1935
- Pete Sessions (American politician) he was born in 22/03/1955
- Peri Gilpin (American actress) she was born in 27/05/1961
- Eddie Bernice Johnson (American politician) she was born in 03/12/1935
- Kevin Reynolds (American film director and screenwriter) he was born in 17/01/1952
- Kari Jobe (American Christian music singer-songwriter) she was born in 06/04/1981
- Travis Banton (American fashion designer) he was born in 18/08/1894
- Robert Wilson (American avant-garde stage director and playwright) he was born in 04/10/1941
- Roy Hargrove (American jazz trumpeter) he was born in 16/10/1969
- Doris Miller (first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross) he was born in 12/10/1919
- Hank Thompson (American country musician) he was born in 03/09/1925
- Austan Goolsbee (American economist) he was born in 18/08/1969
- George C. McGhee (American diplomat) he was born in 10/03/1912
- Bill Payne (American musician) he was born in 12/03/1949
- Billy Williams (African-American singer) he was born in 28/12/1910
Schools in Waco
College & universities near Waco, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223232 | Baylor University | Waco (TX) | 76798 |
| 226578 | McLennan Community College | Waco (TX) | 76708 |
| 487320 | Texas State Technical College | Waco (TX) | 76705 |
| 225371 | Hill College | Hillsboro (TX) | 76645 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waco, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Waco
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Wa Post Office | Waco (TX) | 76706 |
| Highlander Post Office | Waco (TX) | 76708 |
| Westview Post Office | Waco (TX) | 76710 |
| Wa Post Office | Waco (TX) | 76702 |
| Bellmead Post Office | Waco (TX) | 76705 |
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- Waco , Kansas township in Sedgwick County, Kansas with a population of 753 people.
- Waco , Georgia human settlement in Haralson County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 532 people.
- Waco , North Carolina human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 319 people.
- Waco , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 229 people.
- Waco , Missouri City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States with a population of 93 people.
Other cities in McLennan County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in McLennan County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hewitt | 15,113 | City in Texas, United States |
| Robinson | 12,091 | City in Texas, USA |
| Bellmead | 10,835 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Woodway | 9,077 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 6,803 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| McGregor | 5,413 | City in Texas |
| West | 2,969 | City in McLennan County, Texas |
| Mart | 1,983 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Beverly Hills | 1,980 | Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Northcrest | 1,785 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Lorena | 1,756 | City in Texas |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,704 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Moody | 1,433 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Gholson | 1,127 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Riesel | 1,049 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Crawford | 870 | Town in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Waco distances to largest Texas cities