Who moves to Waco, and where they go

Moved in

10,576from other US counties

Moved out

10,206to other US counties

Net

+370more arrivals than departures

From abroad

57tax filers and dependents only

Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 6,831 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Texas and 3,745 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:

Frequently asked questions

Where do people moving to Waco come from?

Most people moving into McLennan County, TX come from nearby counties, led by Bell County, TX (790 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Harris County, TX.

Where do people leaving Waco move to?

The top destination is Bell County, TX (816 people). Farther away, the most popular is Harris County, TX.

Are more people moving to Waco or leaving?

Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 10,576 people moved into McLennan County, TX from elsewhere in the US and 10,206 moved out, a net gain of 370 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).

Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Waco with any city it trades people with, like Waco vs Houston, Waco vs San Antonio, Waco vs Denton, Waco vs Plano.

Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Waco.