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Compare Waco to Austin
This post compares Waco, Texas to Austin, Texas across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Waco (city) | Austin (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,996 | 916,906 |
| Income (median) | $32,985 | $47,415 |
| Home Value (median) | $107,700 | $285,900 |
| White | 68% | 75% |
| Black | 21% | 7% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| With Kids | 32% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 28 | 32 |
| Rentals | 54% | 54% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Waco or Austin?
A: Waco has a much smaller population count than Austin: 131996 compared with 916906 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Waco or in Austin?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Waco.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Waco or Austin?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Waco.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Waco does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for Waco versus 54% for Austin.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Waco may include: Bryan, Abilene, and Tyler.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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