New Waverly, Texas facts for kids
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New Waverly, Texas
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Location of New Waverly, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.22 sq mi (5.76 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
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| • Total | 914 |
| • Density | 485.05/sq mi (187.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77358
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-51396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1363803 |
New Waverly is a small city in Walker County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 914 people lived there.
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Where is New Waverly Located?
New Waverly is found in Texas at these coordinates: 30°32′21″N 95°28′48″W / 30.53917°N 95.48000°W.
The city covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.44%, is water.
What is the Economy Like in New Waverly?
New Waverly has some important businesses nearby.
Major Employers and Local Shopping
In 2002, one of the biggest employers in the New Waverly area was a large plywood factory. This factory was owned by a company called Louisiana-Pacific. Most people living in New Waverly would travel to bigger towns like Conroe, Huntsville, or Willis to buy things they needed.
Nearby National Forest
The Sam Houston National Forest is very close to New Waverly. This forest is a large natural area. It even has a ranger station nearby. Forest rangers work there to help manage and protect the forest.
Who Lives in New Waverly?
The number of people living in New Waverly has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 70 | — | |
| 1960 | 426 | — | |
| 1970 | 496 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 824 | 66.1% | |
| 1990 | 936 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 950 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,032 | 8.6% | |
| 2020 | 914 | −11.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As you can see, the population grew a lot between 1880 and 2010. In 2020, it was 914 people.
Diversity in New Waverly
New Waverly is home to people from many different backgrounds. The most recent information from 2020 shows the following:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 517 | 56.56% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 226 | 24.73% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.44% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.88% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 24 | 2.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 | 14.55% |
| Total | 914 |
In 2020, there were 914 people living in New Waverly. These people lived in 329 different homes. About 215 of these were families.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 950 people and 378 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 32.8% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head of the household without a husband.
The average household had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
Age Distribution
The population in New Waverly includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.2% were 65 years or older. The median age was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
Education in New Waverly
Students in New Waverly attend schools run by the New Waverly Independent School District.
Specialized Education
The Gulf Coast Trades Center is also near New Waverly. This is a special charter school. It focuses on teaching job skills to young people who might be at risk.
Higher Education Opportunities
For students looking to continue their education after high school, the Lone Star College System serves the area. This college system offers many different courses and programs.
