Waka, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Waka, Texas had a total population of 106, the 1660th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Waka Quick Facts
How Waka Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 105 | 106 | +1.0% |
How Waka Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Waka Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Ochiltree County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryton | 8,585 | $69,514 | 12.4% | $126,500 |
| Booker | 1,311 | $69,464 | 15.1% | $150,200 |
| Farnsworth | 7 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Waka
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyanosa | 107 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 34.6% |
| Round Top | 105 | $150,000 | $854,200 | 72.5% | 0.9% |
| E. Lopez | 108 | N/A | N/A | 38.9% | 0.0% |
| Powell | 104 | $26,667 | $251,400 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| Garden City | 109 | N/A | $212,500 | 29.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 106, Waka'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
Waka is a small community located in Texas, within Ochiltree County. The total population is 106. It ranks as the 1660th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Waka is 39.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 40.6% of the population under 18, Waka has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Waka. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Waka, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Waka is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 48.1%.
Education
19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 39.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Waka, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Waka, Texas?
Waka, Texas has a population of 106 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Waka, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Waka — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Waka, TX?
The ACS sample for Waka recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Waka, Texas?
Waka's population is 48.1% White, 0.0% Black, 51.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Waka, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Waka — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Waka, Texas?
19.1% of adults (25+) in Waka hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.