Editing Waskom, Texas (section)

==Demographics==

{{US Census population
|1940= 564
|1950= 719
|1960= 1336
|1970= 1460
|1980= 1821
|1990= 1812
|2000= 2068
|2010= 2160
|estyear=
|estimate=
|estref=
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|2020=1910}}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 1,910 people, 589 households, and 436 families residing in the city.

In 2018 there was an estimated population of 1,887, a decrease of 273 inhabitants since the 2010 census.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Waskom%20city,%20Texas&g=1600000US4876636&table=B01003&tid=ACSDT5Y2018.B01003&layer=place&vintage=2018&cid=DP05_0001E&lastDisplayedRow=0&mode= |access-date=2020-01-23 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> Per the [[American Community Survey]]'s 2018 estimates, a total of 598 households and 468 families resided in Waskom.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=2018 ACS Households and Families Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Waskom%20city,%20Texas&g=1600000US4876636&table=S1101&tid=ACSST5Y2018.S1101&layer=place&vintage=2018&cid=DP05_0001E&lastDisplayedRow=25&mode= |access-date=2020-01-25 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> There were 833 housing units in 2018.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=2018 ACS Demographic and Housting Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Waskom%20city,%20Texas&g=1600000US4876636&table=DP05&tid=ACSDP5Y2018.DP05&layer=place&vintage=2018&cid=DP05_0001E&lastDisplayedRow=24&mode= |access-date=2020-01-25 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> At the [[census]] of [[2010 United States Census|2010]] and the American Community Survey's estimates, there were 2,160 people, 732 households, and 460 families residing in the city.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=2010 ACS Demographic and Housting Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Waskom%20city,%20Texas&g=1600000US4876636&table=DP05&tid=ACSDP5Y2010.DP05&layer=place&vintage=2010&cid=DP05_0001E&lastDisplayedRow=24&mode= |access-date=2020-01-25 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 ACS Households and Families Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Waskom%20city,%20Texas&g=1600000US4876636&table=S1101&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101&layer=place&vintage=2010&cid=DP05_0001E&lastDisplayedRow=25&mode= |access-date=2020-01-25 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|750.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}} in 2000. There were 868 housing units in 2010.<ref name=":3" />

In 2000, there were 790 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,737, and the median income for a family was $32,243. Males had a median income of $29,625 versus $18,859 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,080. About 19.4% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 35.5% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

In 2018, 48.1% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them.<ref name=":4" /> The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.59.<ref name=":4" /> The median age of Waskom was 49.9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 ACS Age and Sex Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Waskom%20city,%20Texas&g=1600000US4876636&table=S0101&tid=ACSST5Y2018.S0101&layer=place&vintage=2018&cid=DP05_0001E&lastDisplayedRow=23&mode= |access-date=2020-01-25 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> The median income was $29,844.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 ACS Annual Income Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Waskom%20city,%20Texas&g=1600000US4876636&table=S1901&tid=ACSST5Y2018.S1901&layer=place&vintage=2018&cid=DP05_0001E&lastDisplayedRow=16&mode= |access-date=2020-01-25 |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> In 2020 the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $799 according to [[Sperling's BestPlaces]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cost of Living Estimates for Waskom, Texas|url=https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/city/texas/waskom|website=Sperling's BestPlaces}}</ref> making it relatively cheaper than neighboring Shreveport, Louisiana.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cost of Living Estimates for Shreveport, Louisiana|url=https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/city/louisiana/shreveport|website=Sperling's BestPlaces}}</ref>

=== Race and ethnicity ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Waskom racial composition as of 2020'''<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4876636&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|1,089
|57.02%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|249
|13.04%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|12
|0.63%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|6
|0.31%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|2
|0.1%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|85
|4.45%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|467
|24.45%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''1,910'''
|
|}

At the 2020 census, its racial composition was 57.02% non-Hispanic white, 13.04% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.31% Asian, 0.1% some other race, 4.45% multiracial, and 24.25% Hispanic or Latino of any race.<ref name=":7" /> The racial makeup in 2018 was 61.0% [[Non-Hispanic whites|non-Hispanic white]], 17.1% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.7% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American or Alaskan Native]], and 2.2% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref name=":5" /> [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanics or Latinos]] of any race were 19.0% of the city's populace.<ref name=":5" /> The [[2010 United States census|2010 U.S. census]] determined Waskom's population was 69.77% White, 13.29% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American or Alaska Native, 2.22% two or more races, 13.56% some other race, 0.23% Asian, and 19.58% Hispanic or Latino of any race.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Waskom, TX Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer|url=http://censusviewer.com/city/TX/Waskom|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220135224/http://censusviewer.com/city/TX/Waskom|archive-date=February 20, 2020|access-date=2020-12-17|website=censusviewer.com}}</ref> In 2000, the racial makeup of the city was 75.05% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 15.76% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]], 0.63% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.15% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 7.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.26% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino (ethnic categories)|Hispanic and Latin Americans]] of any race were 9.86% of the population.

=== Religion ===
Waskom and Harrison County are predominantly Christian areas, typical of the [[Bible Belt]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Religion in Waskom, Texas|url=https://www.bestplaces.net/religion/city/tx/waskom|website=Sperling's BestPlaces}}</ref> The largest Christian tradition in the city of Waskom are the [[Baptists]], followed by [[Methodism|Methodists]] and [[Catholic Church|Catholics]]. Of the Baptist population, the largest denomination is the [[Southern Baptist Convention]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SBC Churches Directory|url=https://churches.sbc.net/|access-date=2020-12-17|website=churches.sbc.net|language=en-US}}</ref> Predominantly African American-led Baptist churches are either [[independent Baptist]], or part of the National Baptist Convention ([[National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.|USA]] or [[National Baptist Convention of America International, Inc.|America]]). There is one [[United Methodist Church|United Methodist]] congregation in the city limits,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Search - Find A Church|url=https://www.umc.org/en/find-a-church/search|access-date=2020-12-17|website=The United Methodist Church|language=en}}</ref> and one Catholic church.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Best Catholic Churches in Waskom, Texas, United States Rated By Past Visitors|url=https://www.catholicdirectory.com/united-states/texas/waskom|access-date=2020-12-17|website=The Catholic Directory|language=en}}</ref>