The Town FilesMcLennan County, Texas
266,067 people. The median home is worth $243,600 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $66,643.
Towns in McLennan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | 138,486 | $221,700 | $54,365 | 29.7 |
| Hewitt | 16,026 | $273,300 | $83,511 | 38.0 |
| Robinson | 12,443 | $302,200 | $99,289 | 35.1 |
| Bellmead | 10,494 | $155,100 | $52,075 | 36.1 |
| Woodway | 9,383 | $370,500 | $115,108 | 43.6 |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 6,988 | $160,600 | $56,924 | 32.9 |
| McGregor | 5,321 | $221,700 | $72,750 | 31.1 |
| West | 2,531 | $182,900 | $61,875 | 39.7 |
People and housing
| McLennan County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,173 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $66,643 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
122,697 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,387 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 923 storm events in McLennan County from 1996 to 2026, with 15 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
McLennan County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| August 2, 2013 | Other | DR-4136: Explosion |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).