Waco Texas

Waco is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 113,726. Waco Texas - History. Prior to white settlement, a Wichita Native American group known as the "Waco" or "Hueco" lived on the land of contemporary downtown Waco west of the Brazos River. In 1824, on an expedition to the Waco village, Thomas M. Duke reported the following to Stephen F. Austin: "[T]his town is situated on the West Bank of the River about half a mile from the River[. T]hey have ...

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Prior to white settlement, a Wichita Native American group known as the "Waco" or "Hueco" lived on the land of contemporary downtown Waco west of the Brazos River. In 1824, on an expedition to the Waco village, Thomas M. Duke reported the following to Stephen F. Austin: "[T]his town is situated on the West Bank of the River about half a mile from the River[. T]hey have a spring almost as cold as Ice itself[. A]ll we want is some Brandy and Sugar to have Ice Toddy[. T]hey have about four hundred acres planted in corn beans pumpkins and melons ...

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As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 113,726 people in the city, organized into 42,279 households and 24,775 families. The population density is 521.5/km² (1,350.6/mi²). There are 45,819 housing units at an average density of 210.1/km² (544.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 60.78% White, 22.65% African American, 1.38% Asian, 0.51% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 12.38% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. 23.64% of the pop ...

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Waco is located at 31°33'5" North, 97°9'21" West (31.551516, -97.155930)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 247.4 km² (95.5 mi²). 218.1 km² (84.2 mi²) of it is land and 29.3 km² (11.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 11.85% water. Crawford actually is a suburb of Waco, and within the Waco MSMA. ...

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Waco Texas, Waco Texas - History, Waco Texas - Geography, Waco Texas - Demographics, Waco Texas - Athletes with Waco ties, Waco Texas - Actors with Waco ties, Waco Texas - Musicians with Waco ties

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