Waskom, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Waskom

Twilight Meadows / Lorraine

Lake Hayes / Waterwood Estates

Stricklin Springs / Gill

Gainesville / Baldwin

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Waskom

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

10.4%

Households with Children

35.4%

School Enrollment K-12

198

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.8%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.9%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.3%
High School / GED: 38.9%
Some College or Associate's: 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.6%
Single Parents: 24.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.8%
Living Alone: 28.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 13.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.5%
Puerto Rican: 3.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 1.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 69.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 30.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 41.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 47.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.3%
Spanish: 18.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 6.8%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 79.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources