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Waller

Washington · 7,683 residents · 7.951 sq mi
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Waller is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,490. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,517 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $512,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,683
−16%since 2000
from 9,200 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
966 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Waller
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,490
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,350 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,855
+130%since 2000
from $21,259 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−2%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,200
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,787
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+64%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(8,014)
Black1.4%(133)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(398)
Asian2.1%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(1,786)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(5,818)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(932)
Asian2.8%(212)
Other9%(690)
Diversity Score50.4%(3,870)
Diversity Score
50
+159%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waller, Washington?

Waller, Washington has about 7,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waller, Washington?

The typical household in Waller, Washington earns about $101,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waller, Washington expensive?

In Waller, Washington, the median home is worth about $512,200, and the typical rent is about $1,787 a month.

How educated are people in Waller, Washington?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waller, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waller, Washington?

About 7.6% of people in Waller, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waller, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Waller, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,268 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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