1824–1865
Indigenous peoples occupied areas along the river for thousands of years. In historic times, the area of present-day Waco was occupied by the Wichita Indian tribe known as the " See more

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 138,486 people, 50,108 households, and 29,014 families residing in the city.
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The Baylor Bears athletics teams compete in Waco. The football team has won or tied for nine conference titles, and have played in 24 bowl games, garnering a record of 13–11. The See more

Waco has a council-manager form of government. Citizens are represented on the City Council by six elected members; five from single … See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 95.5 square miles (247 km ), of which 84.2 square miles (218 … See more

Libraries and museums
Waco is served by the Waco-McLennan County Library system. The Armstrong Browning Library, on the campus of Baylor University, … See more

A seven-mile scenic riverwalk along the east and west banks of the Brazos River stretches from the Baylor campus to Cameron Park Zoo. This multiuse walking and jogging trail … See more