Waco, Georgia facts for kids
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Waco, Georgia
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| Motto(s):
"Small town, big horizons"
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Location in Haralson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Haralson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,389 ft (423 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 536 |
| • Density | 292.10/sq mi (112.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30182
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-79808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333338 |
Waco is a city in Haralson County, Georgia, United States, located near the Alabama state line. The population was 516 at the 2010 census, up from 469 at the 2000 census.
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History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Waco in 1885. Waco is a name derived from the Muskogean language meaning "heron".
Geography
Waco is bordered to the south and east by the city of Bremen. U.S. Route 78 passes through the center of town, leading east 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the center of Bremen and northwest 7 miles (11 km) to Tallapoosa. Interstate 20 forms the southern border of Waco and provides access from Exit 9 (Atlantic Avenue). I-20 leads east 48 miles (77 km) to Atlanta and west 98 miles (158 km) to Birmingham, Alabama.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Waco has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 357 | — | |
| 1900 | 345 | −3.4% | |
| 1910 | 326 | −5.5% | |
| 1920 | 333 | 2.1% | |
| 1930 | 208 | −37.5% | |
| 1940 | 304 | 46.2% | |
| 1950 | 328 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 381 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 431 | 13.1% | |
| 1980 | 471 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 461 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 469 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 516 | 10.0% | |
| 2020 | 536 | 3.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 490 | 91.42% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 17 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.56% |
| Other/Mixed | 18 | 3.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 1.12% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 536 people, 200 households, and 151 families residing in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Waco (Georgia) para niños
