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Beverly Hills, Texas

Beverly Hills is a small, incorporated city in McLennan County, completely surrounded by the city of Waco. It is often described as an "island city" situated west of Interstate 35 and is frequently considered a part of Waco's South Side. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Overview

  • Population: Approximately 1,874 residents (2020 census); estimated ~1,826–1,847 as of 2025, declining at ~1.12% annually. Population has decreased 1.44% since the 2020 census and is well below the peak of ~2,670 in the late 1970s.
  • Community Feel: As a small, urban enclave, Beverly Hills has a distinct, close-knit community identity while being closely integrated with the larger city of Waco.

Key Characteristics

  • Demographics: The city has a majority Hispanic population (71.2%), with White (16.5%) and Black (9.1%) residents also present.
  • Economy: The median household income is approximately $50,515 (2023 data), below the state average.
  • Age: The median age is approximately 36 years (34.5 for males, 37.5 for females).
  • Housing: The city consists primarily of residential neighborhoods.
  • Education: Beverly Hills is served by the Waco Independent School District (WISD). For a detailed list, see the Beverly Hills Schools file.

History

Beverly Hills was incorporated in the early 1940s (population 237 at incorporation). On June 2, 1958, it became the Town of Beverly Hills, Texas. On September 13, 1993, it was reclassified as a Type A General Law City. As Waco expanded, it eventually surrounded Beverly Hills entirely, leaving it unable to grow its own boundaries.

Detailed Information

For more detailed information on neighborhoods, crime rates, and demographics, see the Beverly Hills Details file.

Amenities and Lifestyle

  • Location: Its location as a true enclave within Waco provides residents with immediate access to all of Waco's amenities, employment, and services while maintaining a small-town municipal government.

Food and Dining

For a detailed list of notable restaurants in Beverly Hills, see the Beverly Hills Restaurants file.

Religious Community

For a detailed list of churches in Beverly Hills, see the Beverly Hills Churches file.

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