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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 139,236 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).
Weather
Waco forecast: Sunny, with a high near 100. more
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Waco Quick Facts
| Population : | 139,236 (2019) |
| 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 : | 02:48:13 (1st August 2021) |
| Density : | 531 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 10.36% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 100℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Waco increased by 10.36% in 9 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 |
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)
- Corinne Griffith (American actress, film producer, author (1894-1979))
- C. Wright Mills (American sociologist)
- Floyd Patterson (American boxer)
- Pete Sessions (American politician)
- Peri Gilpin (American actress)
- Eddie Bernice Johnson (American politician)
- Kevin Reynolds (American film director and screenwriter)
- Kari Jobe (American Christian music singer-songwriter)
- Travis Banton (American fashion designer)
- Robert Wilson (American avant-garde stage director and playwright)
- Roy Hargrove (American jazz trumpeter)
- Doris Miller (first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross)
- Hank Thompson (American country musician)
- Austan Goolsbee (American economist)
- George C. McGhee (American diplomat)
- Bill Payne (American musician)
- Billy Williams (African-American singer)
Schools
College & universities near Waco
| 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
| 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 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Waco, Kansas township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Waco, Georgia human settlement in Haralson County, Georgia, United States of America
- Waco, North Carolina human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
- Waco, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States
- Waco, Missouri City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Other cities in McLennan County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in McLennan County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hewitt | 14,937 | City in Texas, United States |
| Robinson | 11,926 | City in Texas, USA |
| Bellmead | 10,744 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Woodway | 9,024 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 6,721 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| McGregor | 5,331 | City in Texas |
| West | 2,986 | City in McLennan County, Texas |
| Beverly | 2,162 | |
| Beverly Hills | 1,987 | Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Mart | 1,963 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Northcrest | 1,785 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Lorena | 1,755 | City in Texas |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,697 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Moody | 1,420 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Gholson | 1,118 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Riesel | 1,037 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Waco distances to largest Texas cities