Waxahachie, Texas
Waxahachie is a city in Ellis County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 26 miles south of Dallas, with a population of about 48,617.
Ellis
County
48,617
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
49.5 sq mi
Land Area
26 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Waxahachie on Wikipedia
Waxahachie City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Waxahachie.
Major roads: I-35 · State Hwy 342 · US Hwy 287 · US Hwy 287 Bus · US Hwy 287R Bus · US Hwy 77
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Waxahachie from our research
What we've verified about Waxahachie, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The Ellis County seat famous for its 1897 Gingerbread courthouse, its film-set downtown, and the collider that never opened. Details →
- Dining
- 147 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Pizza & Italian; 33 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 52 public schools within 12 miles, across 9 districts and charters, mainly Waxahachie ISD, Midlothian ISD and Life School. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (17 mi), Cleburne (42 mi), Lake Whitney (44 mi). Nearest lakes: Bardwell Lake (13 mi), Joe Pool Lake (17 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 15 licensed plumbers, 42 licensed HVAC contractors and 38 licensed electricians serve Waxahachie. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Waxahachie, Texas
Ellis County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Waxahachie in Ellis County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Waxahachie
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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