Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Waxahachie, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,347

Median Agei

33.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.9%23,516

Hispanic/Latino

25.5%11,547

Black

17.1%7,772

Two or More

3.4%1,520

Asian

0.9%398

Other

0.7%301

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%207

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%86

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%1,516

High School Diploma

19.8%5,729

Some College (<1 yr)

9%2,609

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%4,142

Associate's Degree

10.3%2,982

Bachelor's Degree

19.5%5,640

Master's Degree

10.1%2,928

Professional Degree

0.9%270

Doctorate

0.8%239

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

31.4%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$336,500

Median Renti

$1,618

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.3%9,591

Renter-Occupied

39.7%6,327

Total Units

16,840

Homeownership

60.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

188

$500–$750

218

$750–$1,000

242

$1,000–$1,250

509

$1,250–$1,500

1,417

$1,500–$2,000

2,125

$2,000+

1,450

Year Built

2020 or later

9.8%1,654

2010–2019

29.2%4,923

2000–2009

19.6%3,297

1990–1999

6.3%1,057

1980–1989

8.4%1,422

1970–1979

6.9%1,170

1960–1969

4.9%824

1950–1959

6.7%1,135

1940–1949

1.6%266

1939 or earlier

6.5%1,092

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.8%11,426

Utility Gas

26.4%4,208

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%125

Solar

0.6%95

No Fuel

0.2%39

Other

0.1%12

Fuel Oil

0%7

Wood

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,723

Mean Household Incomei

$105,243

Per Capita Incomei

$38,706

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

24,217

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

334

Residentsi

757

Avg. Tenant Renti

$520/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing104 homes99% occupied$517/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers170 homes64% occupied$597/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 860 homes98% occupied$307/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,723/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

77%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

20%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $69K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

92.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.3% of subsidized households are minority

20.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,2467.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,207

Philippines

108

India

Germany

United Kingdom

Canada

China

Workforce

Total Employed

23,479

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,855(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.7%Insured

14.3%Uninsured