About Bruceville-Eddy, Texas
Bruceville-Eddy is a small city in Central Texas, straddling the line between McLennan County (most of the city) and Falls County (a small southern portion). It sits directly on the Interstate 35 corridor between Waco and Temple, which makes it an easy commute to the shopping, medical, and job centers of the Waco metropolitan area while keeping a quiet, small-town feel. This page is a plain-English overview of Bruceville-Eddy, TX — where it is, who lives here, its geography and climate, and how it came to be.
Where is Bruceville-Eddy?
The city lies along IH-35 about 18 miles south of Waco and roughly 20 miles north of Temple, in the heart of Central Texas. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Heart of Texas region. The community uses two ZIP codes — 76524 (Eddy) and 76630 (Bruceville) — and falls in the 254 area code. Approximate coordinates are 31.30°N, 97.25°W.
Population & demographics
At the 2020 U.S. Census, Bruceville-Eddy had a population of 1,413, in about 412 families. The city has grown gradually over the decades — from roughly 1,038 residents in 1980 to 1,075 in 1990, 1,490 in 2000, and its current figure just above 1,400. It is a largely residential, family-oriented community: the median age is about 42, and just under a third of households have children under 18. About half are married-couple households.
By race and ethnicity, Bruceville-Eddy is roughly White (about 67%), Hispanic or Latino (about 22%), and a smaller share identifying as two or more races or other groups. Recent estimates put the median household income around $76,000 — reflecting a community of working families who often commute to jobs in the Waco and Temple areas. It is home to the Bruceville-Eddy Independent School District.
Geography & climate
Bruceville-Eddy covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles, essentially all land, at an elevation of roughly 764 feet above sea level. The setting is classic Central Texas — gently rolling farmland and pasture along the I-35 corridor between the Brazos and Leon river country.
The climate is humid subtropical: summers are hot and muggy, winters are cool to cold and sometimes windy, and it is partly cloudy much of the year. Temperatures typically range from about 38°F in winter to the mid-90s°F in summer, rarely dropping below the mid-20s or climbing past about 101°F. As across Central Texas, summer heat and occasional drought make water conservation a seasonal concern — see our Water Department and utilities guides.
Quick facts about Bruceville-Eddy, TX
| State | Texas |
| Counties | McLennan & Falls |
| Metro area | Waco, TX (MSA) · Heart of Texas region |
| Population (2020) | 1,413 |
| Median age | ~42 years |
| Median household income | ~$76,000 |
| Land area | ~3.2 sq mi |
| Elevation | ~764 ft |
| ZIP codes | 76524 (Eddy), 76630 (Bruceville) |
| Area code | 254 |
| Incorporated | April 1974 |
| School district | Bruceville-Eddy ISD |
A short history
Bruceville-Eddy was formed when the two neighboring communities of Bruceville and Eddy incorporated together as a single city in April 1974. Both towns trace their roots to the early 1880s, when they became stations on the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad — the “Katy” line — in 1882. You can read the full story on our history of Bruceville-Eddy page.
Living & working in Bruceville-Eddy
Bruceville-Eddy appeals to people who want a rural, small-town pace with quick access to a metro area. With a median household income around $76,000 and its own school district, it is a practical choice for families who work in Waco or Temple but prefer country living. Everyday shopping, dining, healthcare, and higher education are a short drive up or down I-35. If you are considering a move, see our moving to Bruceville-Eddy guide.
City government & services
Bruceville-Eddy is a Class A general-law city led by a Mayor and City Council and managed day to day by a City Administrator. City departments include the Water Department, Police Department, Municipal Court, a volunteer Fire Department, and public works; permits are handled at City Hall. For official business, the City’s own website is the authoritative source.
Getting around & nearby cities
Interstate 35 runs right through Bruceville-Eddy, putting it minutes from Waco to the north and Temple and Belton to the south. Nearby communities include Moody, Lorena, and Troy. That location gives residents access to Central Texas hospitals, universities, shopping, and Waco-area attractions — including the parks and lakes covered on our things to do page — while living in a small town.
Related pages: History · Moving here · City Council · Water · Police · City home.
