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Waskom, TX
City in Harrison County, Texas.
Population
2,084
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
777
ZIP codes
0
Waskom and its ZIP codes
Waskom at a glance
- Waskom is about 6.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,781, 29% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,000 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for Waskom, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waskom, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,781
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (364), Irish Americans (219), German Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Waskom.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,643
21,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$415M
FY 2026, $6,023 per person
How people get to work
Waskom, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waskom, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
169
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waskom, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Waskom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, LATown | 6.8 mi | 9 |
| ScottsvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Lakeview, LACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Blanchard, LATown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Mooringsport, LATown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Shreveport, LACity | 16 mi | 108.2 |
| UncertainCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MarshallCity | 17 mi | 29.8 |
| Oil City, LATown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Stonewall, LATown | 21 mi | 8.6 |
| Keachi, LATown | 23 mi | 5 |
| Belcher, LAVillage | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| NesbittTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Benton, LATown | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| Bossier City, LACity | 24 mi | 44.4 |
| Gloster, LACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waskom, TX in?
- Waskom is in Harrison County, Texas.
- What is the population of Waskom, TX?
- About 2,084 people live in Waskom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waskom?
- Nearby places include Greenwood, LA (6.8 mi), Scottsville (11 mi), Lakeview, LA (14 mi), Blanchard, LA (14 mi), Mooringsport, LA (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023