Waco, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 779, Waco's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Waco is a small community located in Georgia, within Haralson County. The total population is 779. It ranks as the 430th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waco is 32.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 29.4% of the population under 18, Waco has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waco is $38,393. This is 50% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.0%. This is 109% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $158,500. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 47.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Waco is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 4.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.4% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

4.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waco, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.