Waller, Texas facts for kids
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Waller, Texas
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Waller City Hall, June 2020
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Waller, Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2) |
| • Land | 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,682 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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3,117 |
| • Density | 946.03/sq mi (365.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77484
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-76228 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1349400 |
Waller is a city in Texas, United States. It is located in both Harris and Waller counties. Waller is part of the larger Houston–Cypress area.
In 2020, about 2,682 people lived in Waller. The city is found along U.S. Route 290, which is a major highway. It is about 41 miles (66 km) northwest of downtown Houston.
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Where is Waller Located?
Waller is located at 30°3′32″N 95°55′35″W. This means it is in the northern part of the United States. Most of the city's buildings are near its old town center. However, new businesses for travelers are opening along U.S. Route 290.
The city covers a total area of about 3.72 square miles (9.64 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is water.
Waller's Climate
The weather in Waller has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Waller has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is known for having lots of rain throughout the year.
Who Lives in Waller?
The population of Waller has grown over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 715 | — | |
| 1960 | 900 | 25.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,123 | 24.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,241 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,493 | 20.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,092 | 40.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,326 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,682 | 15.3% | |
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In 2020, the city had 2,682 people living in 1,024 households. These households included 789 families.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Waller in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| 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 |
Local News
The Waller Times is the local newspaper for Waller. You can find its office on Main Street.
Schools in Waller
The Waller Independent School District serves the city of Waller. An Independent School District is a special type of school district that operates separately from city or county governments.
Several schools are located within or near Waller:
- I. T. Holleman Elementary School is inside the city limits.
- Parts of the Waller area are also served by Jones Elementary School in Prairie View.
- Some areas outside the city limits, but still part of Waller's school zone, go to Fields Store Elementary and Turlington Elementary.
- Waller Junior High School is in the city.
- Some students in the Waller area attend W.C. Schultz Junior High School.
- All students in the Waller ISD attend Waller High School. This high school is located in an unincorporated area of Harris County.
Blinn College is a community college that serves students from the Waller Independent School District. In 2023, Blinn College started offering classes at Schultz Junior High.
Waller also has a public library called the Melanee Smith Memorial Library. There are plans to add a museum to the library in the future.
Getting Around
Skydive Houston Airport is located south of Waller. It is in an unincorporated area of Waller County. This means it is not part of any city.
Famous People from Waller
Some well-known people have connections to Waller:
- A. J. Foyt – A famous car racing driver.
- Gabe Hall – An American college football player.
- Daniel Johnston – A musician who lived in Waller until he passed away in 2019.
- Bomani Jones – A sports journalist who works for ESPN.
- Amy Adams Strunk – The owner of the Tennessee Titans football team.
See also
In Spanish: Waller (Texas) para niños
