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Waco, GA
City in Haralson County, Georgia.
Population
779
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
424
ZIP codes
0
Waco and its ZIP codes
Waco at a glance
- Waco is about 2.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,393, 50% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (48% below Georgia) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Waco, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waco, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,393
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (82), German Americans (32), Irish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haralson County. PPP loans are for Waco.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,586
8,149 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,967
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$196M
FY 2026, $6,556 per person
How people get to work
Waco, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waco, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
285
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waco, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Waco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BremenCity | 2.5 mi | 10.7 |
| Mount ZionCity | 4.3 mi | 9.7 |
| TallapoosaCity | 6.8 mi | 10 |
| BuchananCity | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| TempleCity | 9.2 mi | 6.8 |
| CarrolltonCity | 10 mi | 23.1 |
| BowdonCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Fruithurst, ALTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Ranburne, ALTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Fairfield PlantationCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Villa RicaCity | 15 mi | 14.6 |
| RoopvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Edwardsville, ALTown | 18 mi | 16.4 |
| Graham, ALCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| FairplayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| EphesusCity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waco, GA in?
- Waco is in Haralson County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Waco, GA?
- About 779 people live in Waco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waco?
- Nearby places include Bremen (2.5 mi), Mount Zion (4.3 mi), Tallapoosa (6.8 mi), Buchanan (6.8 mi), Temple (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023