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Waco, NC

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Population
316
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
912 ft
Median Home Value
$92,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityShelby, North Carolina8.2 miles away · 23,309 residents.

About Waco

Waco is a town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. The 2020 census counted 310 residents. A post office called Waco has been in operation since 1880. The town was named after Waco, Texas. The through line in Waco is the way its history and present-day settings remain visible on the same map. Waco makes the most sense through those concrete details, with its history still visible in the settings people use today.

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