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Waco, NE
Village in York County, Nebraska.
Population
178
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
707
ZIP codes
0
Waco and its ZIP codes
Waco at a glance
- Waco is about 27 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Waco, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Waco.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,598
7,682 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,019
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $8,066 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waco, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
604
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
54
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waco, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Waco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThayerVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| UticaVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| YorkCity | 7.1 mi | 6.6 |
| GreshamVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BenedictVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| TamoraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Beaver CrossingVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| McCool JunctionVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GoehnerVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CordovaVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BradshawVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| StaplehurstVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| SurpriseVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| StromsburgCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| ExeterVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| LushtonVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waco, NE in?
- Waco is in York County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Waco, NE?
- About 178 people live in Waco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waco?
- Nearby places include Thayer (5.3 mi), Utica (6.1 mi), York (7.1 mi), Gresham (9.7 mi), Benedict (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023