About Waco
Waco, GA is a tiny community located in northwestern Georgia with an estimated population of 592.
Officially, Waco is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.83 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 323 residents per square mile.
📰 Waco News Today
- Margie Lee Stapler Obituary (2026) - Waco, GA - Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 2
- Georgia woman proving at 90 it's never too late to learn 11Alive.com · Mar 27
- Longview Trinity’s Scott wins 1500m at Waco meet KLTV.com · Apr 14
- UPDATE: WACO sheriff releases names of children killed in house fire - The Union-Recorder The Union-Recorder · Feb 14
- Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Atlanta metro area Stacker · Jul 28
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What Makes Waco Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Waco — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)592
Rank in state#371 of 537
Land area1.83 sq mi
Density323/sq mi
Coordinates33.7026, -85.1892