Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. The city had a U.S. census estimated 2023 population of 144,816. Mountain bike or hike in Cameron Park, explore Magnolia Market and other downtown boutiques, restaurants and breweries. Stroll the cultural district. Walk across the historic Suspension Bridge, where the hooves of cattle followed the Chisholm and Shawnee Trails.