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Waller County, Texas
Waller County, Texas. Waller County had 69,858 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 23.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 48473.
Waller County is one of the 10 counties of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
69,858
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 56,794 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,552
Median household income
$80,397
±$5,053 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$318,700
±$20,659 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,169
±$86 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Waller County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 56,794 residents in Waller County. The Census Bureau estimates 69,858 for July 1, 2025, up 23.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 61,552 over 513 square miles of land.
| Measure | Waller County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,552 | 30,188,424 | +9,720 |
| Households | 18,342±320 | 10,992,816 | +3,171 |
| Average household size | 3.09±0.05 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,345±45 | 12,128,515 | +3,325 |
Waller County's population since 2000
From 32,663 in 2000 to 69,858 in 2025: up 113.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Waller County?
Waller County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Prairie View with 8,969 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Prairie View | 8,184 | $21,060 |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 5,430 | $60,041 |
| Brookshire | 5,066 | $65,934 |
| Katy | 21,894 | $114,912 |
| Waller | 2,682 | $39,969 |
| Pine Island | 1,077 | $55,375 |
| PattisonGEOID 4856108 | 547 | $99,659 |
| Houston | 2,304,580 | $64,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waller County?
The median resident of Waller County is 31.3 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 11.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 38.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.5%. 14.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Waller County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3±1.0 | 35.6 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.6%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.5% | 39.7% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.1%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.4%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.7%±1.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.1%±2.1 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.1%±2.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.3%±1.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.9%±2.1 pts | 33.8% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waller County earn?
Half of Waller County's 18,342 households earn less than $80,397 a year (±$5,053), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $73,401 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waller County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,397±$5,053 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,271±$8,714 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,272±$2,341 | $40,752 | +$5,011 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±2.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9%±3.9 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9%±2.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±2.1 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waller County?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Waller County's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $318,700 by its owner (±$20,659). The median renter pays $1,169 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waller County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $318,700±$20,659 | $283,800 | +$75,761 |
| Median gross rent | $1,169±$86 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±8.2 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,203±$154 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0%±3.5 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,345±45 | 12,128,515 | +3,325 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9%±3.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6%±3.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.4%±2.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.8%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Waller County building?
Builders took permits for 339 new housing units across Waller County in 2025 (339 single-family), 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Waller County get to work?
77.8% of Waller County's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Waller County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4%±2.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8%±2.5 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±1.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1%±1.9 pts | 14.4% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.2 min±1.5 | 26.7 min | +2.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Waller County's census tracts?
Waller County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,246 (Tract 6803.01) to $139,934 (Tract 6801).
| Tract 680148473680100 | 12,207±854 | $139,934 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6802.0148473680201 | 5,313±754 | $76,242 |
| Tract 6802.0248473680202 | 6,513±686 | $65,889 |
| Tract 6803.0148473680301 | 6,077±921 | $38,246 |
| Tract 6803.0248473680302 | 2,357±561 | $52,879 |
| Tract 6803.0348473680303 | 5,421±943 | $73,056 |
| Tract 6805.0148473680501 | 5,872±842 | $60,678 |
| Tract 6805.0248473680502 | 4,218±632 | $73,964 |
| Tract 6806.0148473680601 | 2,982±489 | $129,615 |
| Tract 6806.0248473680602 | 6,292±741 | $92,153 |
| Tract 980048473980000 | 4,300±112 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Waller County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 58th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 35th of 253 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 121st of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th of 252 |
| Median age | 241st of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waller County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.