# Waller, Texas

Waller is a city in Harris and Waller counties in Texas, United States, that is within the Houston–Cypress metropolitan area. Its population was 2,682 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Route 290 (Northwest Freeway) 41 miles (66 km) northwest of downtown Houston.

## Geography

Waller is located at 30°3′32″N 95°55′35″W﻿ / ﻿30.05889°N 95.92639°W﻿ / 30.05889; -95.92639 (30.058752, –95.926336). 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. Route 290 corridor.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km$^2$), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km$^2$), or 0.22%, is covered by water.

### Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Waller has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.

## Demographics

Waller racial composition as of 2020 (NH = Non-Hispanic) :
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (NH) | 1,133 | 42.24% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 458 | 17.08% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 0.37% |
| Asian (NH) | 19 | 0.71% |
| Some other race (NH) | 32 | 1.19% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 81 | 3.02% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 949 | 35.38% |
| Total | 2,682 | |
As of the 2020 United States census, 2,682 people, 1,024 households, and 789 families resided in the city. The 2019 American Community Survey estimated the city had a population of 3,124, up from 2,326 at the 2010 U.S. census, and 2,092 in 2000. The racial and ethnic makeup in 2019 was 49.4% non-Hispanic white, 15.9% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian, 0.2% multiracial, and 32.8% Hispanic and Latin American of any race.
At the census of 2000, 2,092 people, 768 households, and 530 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,401.1 inhabitants per square mile (541.0/km$^2$). The 842 housing units averaged 563.9 units per square mile (217.7 units/km$^2$). 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. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 20.17% of the population.
Of its 768 households, 37.0% had children under 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 not families. About 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city, the population was distributed as 28.9% under 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 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 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.

## Media

The Waller Times, the only newspaper in Waller, is located at 2323 Main Street.

## Government and infrastructure

The current mayor of Waller is Danny L. Marburger; he has actively served for 33 years.
The United States Postal Service Waller Post Office is located at 40090 U.S. Route 290 Business.

## Education

Waller is served by the Waller Independent School District. The Waller city limits includes several schools.
* I. T. Holleman Elementary School is located in the Waller city limits. The boundary of Jones Elementary School in Prairie View extends into the Waller townsite. Areas in the Waller extraterritorial jurisdiction extend into the zones for Fields Store Elementary School and Turlington Elementary School.
* Waller Junior High School is in the city limits. Areas in the Waller ETJ extend into the zone for W.C. Schultz Junior High School.
* All of Waller ISD is assigned to Waller High School (unincorporated Harris County).
Blinn College is the designated community college for residents of the Waller Independent School District, and all residents of Waller County. Blinn operates the Waller-Harris County Campus, using Schultz Junior High as the venue to offer classes; this began in 2023.
Melanee Smith Memorial Library is the public library for Waller. There is a proposed addition for an attached museum.

## Transportation

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

## Notable people

* A. J. Foyt, auto racing driver
* Gabe Hall, American college football defensive tackle for the Baylor Bears
* Daniel Johnston, musician, lived here until his death on September 11, 2019
* Bomani Jones, sports journalist at ESPN
* Amy Adams Strunk, owner of the Tennessee Titans