Waco metropolitan area
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The Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...

, is an area consisting of one county – McLennan
McLennan County, Texas
McLennan County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas. In 2000, its population was 213,517; in 2008 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population to be 230,213. Its seat is Waco. The county is named for Neil McLennan, an early settler....

 – in Central Texas
Central Texas
Central Texas , is a region in the U.S. state of Texas. It is roughly bordered by San Marcos to Fredericksburg to Waco, and to Brenham, and includes the Austin–Round Rock, Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, Bryan-College Station, and Waco metropolitan areas...

, anchored by the city of Waco
Waco, Texas
Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. Situated along the Brazos River and on the I-35 corridor, halfway between Dallas and Austin, it is the economic, cultural, and academic center of the 'Heart of Texas' region....

. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...

, the MSA had a population of 213,517 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 233,378).

Incorporated places

  • City of Bellmead
    Bellmead, Texas
    Bellmead is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,214 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Bellmead is located at ....

  • City of Beverly Hills
    Beverly Hills, Texas
    Beverly Hills is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,113 at the 2000 census. The city is surrounded by Waco and is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...

  • City of Bruceville-Eddy
    Bruceville-Eddy, Texas
    Bruceville-Eddy is a city in Falls and McLennan counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,490 at the time of the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 1,539....

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  • Town of Crawford
    Crawford, Texas
    Crawford is a town located in western McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is best known as the home of former President of the United States George W. Bush. He currently resides at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, which is located just outside Crawford, Texas....

  • City of Gholson
    Gholson, Texas
    Gholson is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 922 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.The area was settled in the 1840s, and was early known as Sardis...

  • City of Golinda
    Golinda, Texas
    Golinda is a city mostly in Falls County, with a small part of the town in McLennan County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 423 at the 2000 census, and 559 in 2010....

     (partial)
  • City of Hallsburg
    Hallsburg, Texas
    Hallsburg is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 518 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Hallsburg is located at ....

  • City of Hewitt
    Hewitt, Texas
    Hewitt is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,085 at the 2000 census, and was 12,987 after a 2005 estimate. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area...

  • City of Lacy Lakeview
  • City of Leroy
    Leroy, Texas
    Leroy is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 335 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Leroy is located at ....

  • City of Lorena
    Lorena, Texas
    Lorena is a small city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,433 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area....

  • City of Mart
    Mart, Texas
    Mart is a city in Limestone and McLennan Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,273 at the 2000 census.The McLennan County portion of Mart is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...

  • City of McGregor
    McGregor, Texas
    McGregor is a city in Coryell and McLennan Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 4,727 at the 2000 census.McGregor lies in two counties as well as two metropolitan areas...

     (partial)
  • City of Moody
    Moody, Texas
    Moody is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,400 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Moody is located at ....

  • City of Riesel
    Riesel, Texas
    Riesel is a town in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 973 at the 2000 census, and 1,023 according to a July 2009 estimate. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...

  • City of Robinson
    Robinson, Texas
    Robinson is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,845 at the 2000 census, and it grew to 9,062 at the end of 2005...

  • City of Ross
    Ross, Texas
    Ross is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ross is located at ....

  • City of Valley Mills
    Valley Mills, Texas
    Valley Mills is a city in Bosque and McLennan Counties in Central Texas. The population was 1,123 at the 2000 census.The McLennan County portion of Valley Mills is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...

     (partial)
  • City of Waco
    Waco, Texas
    Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. Situated along the Brazos River and on the I-35 corridor, halfway between Dallas and Austin, it is the economic, cultural, and academic center of the 'Heart of Texas' region....

     (Principal city)
  • City of West
    West, Texas
    West is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,692 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area....

  • City of Woodway
    Woodway, Texas
    Woodway is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,733 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Woodway is located at ....


Unincorporated places

  • Axtell
    Axtell, Texas
    Axtell is an unincorporated community in eastern McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.U.S...

  • China Spring
    China Spring, Texas
    China Spring is an unincorporated community in northwestern McLennan County, Texas, United States. It lies approximately twelve miles northwest of Waco and is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-School:...

  • Elm Mott
    Elm Mott, Texas
    Elm Mott is an unincorporated community in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is located near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Farm to Market Road 308, eight miles north of Waco.Elm Mott is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...

  • Speegleville
    Speegleville, Texas
    Speegleville is an unincorporated community located in McLennan County in Central Texas. Speegleville is a Suburb in the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community is located along Texas State Highway 6 around 8 miles to the west of the City of Waco on the western edge of Lake Waco. The...

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