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Waller

Texas · 2,682 residents · 5.961 sq mi
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Waller has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,898. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $200,900. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,682
+28%since 2000
from 2,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.0
+22%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Waller
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57%(189)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(188)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(210)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.4%(226)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(178)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(350)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.3%(356)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(299)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.4%(305)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.5%(255)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(100)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(26)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,898
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,511
+31%since 2000
from $14,860 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,900
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
64.3% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+44%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(1,185)
Black21.3%(445)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(422)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(1,133)
Black17.1%(458)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(949)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican30.4%(997)
Salvadoran1.8%(58)
Guatemalan0.7%(22)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(24)
Pakistani0.4%(14)
Ancestry
German21.4%(700)
English6.9%(225)
Irish6.3%(205)
Italian2.4%(77)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(77)
American2%(66)
French1.5%(50)
Dutch1.1%(37)
Russian1%(34)
Czech0.9%(28)
Polish0.9%(28)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Nigerian0.8%(26)
Portuguese0.3%(10)
Scottish0.2%(7)
British0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married54.2%(486)
Married39.3%(352)
Widowed1.2%(11)
Divorced5.2%(47)
Women 15+
Never married55.4%(888)
Married25.8%(414)
Widowed0.6%(10)
Divorced18.2%(292)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waller, Texas?

Waller, Texas has about 2,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waller, Texas?

The typical household in Waller, Texas earns about $36,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waller, Texas expensive?

In Waller, Texas, the median home is worth about $200,900, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Waller, Texas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waller, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waller, Texas?

About 21.5% of people in Waller, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waller, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waller, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,190 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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