Waller, Texas

Waller is a city in Texas, United States, partly in Waller County and partly in Harris County within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The population was 2,326 at the 2010 census.[3] The Waller area is located along U.S. Highway 290 (Northwest Freeway) 41 miles (66 km) northwest of downtown Houston.

Waller, Texas
City
Waller City Hall
Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
Coordinates: 30°3′32″N 95°55′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesWaller, Harris
Area
 • Total2.07 sq mi (5.35 km2)
 • Land2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2)
 • Water0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,326
 • Density1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77484
Area code(s)936
FIPS code48-76228[1]
GNIS feature ID1349400[2]
Websitewww.wallertexas.com

Geography

Waller is located at 30°3′32″N 95°55′35″W (30.058752, -95.926336).[4] Most land development within Waller is located near the historic town center. However, businesses oriented toward travelers are beginning to locate along the U.S. Highway 290 corridor.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.22%, is water.[5]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waller has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1950715—
196090025.9%
19701,12324.8%
19801,24110.5%
19901,49320.3%
20002,09240.1%
20102,32611.2%
Est. 20183,434[7]47.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,092 people, 768 households, and 530 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,401.1 people per square mile (542.1/km²). There were 842 housing units at an average density of 563.9 per square mile (218.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.20% White, 21.70% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 9.89% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.17% of the population.

There were 768 households out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,162, and the median income for a family was $42,569. Males had a median income of $30,337 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,860. About 14.3% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The current Mayor of Waller is Danny L. Marburger. He has actively served as Mayor of Waller for 33 years.[9]

The United States Postal Service Waller Post Office is located at 40090 U.S. Highway 290 Business.[10]

Transportation

Skydive Houston Airport is located south of Waller in unincorporated Waller County.

Communication

The Waller Times is the only newspaper in Waller and is located at 2323 Main Street and at www.thewallertimes.com.

Education

Waller is served by the award-winning Waller Independent School District.

Schools serving the city of Waller include:

  • Waller High School (unincorporated Harris County)
  • Waller Junior High School (Waller)
  • Wayne C. Schultz Junior High School (unincorporated Harris County)
  • I. T. Holleman Elementary School (Waller)
  • Roberts Road Elementary School (Hockley)
  • Turlington Elementary School (unincorporated Harris County)
  • Jones Elementary School
  • Fields Store Elementary

Notable people

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Waller city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Waller city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  6. Climate Summary for Waller, Texas
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. http://wallertexas.com/government/
  10. "Post Office Location - WALLER." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
  11. Curtin, Kevin. "Austin Songwriting Genius Daniel Johnston Dead at 58". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  12. http://prorodeo.com/prorodeo/cowboys/cowboy-biographies?id=1026
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