Waller, Texas
Encyclopedia
Waller is a city in Texas
, United States
, partly in Waller County and partly in Harris County
within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 2,092 at the 2000 census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Highway 290 (Northwest Freeway) forty-one miles (66 km) northwest of Downtown Houston
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According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
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.
Waller, Texas is the current residence of Daniel Johnston, cult singer-songwriter.
Waller Post Office is located at 40090 U.S. Highway 290 Business.
is located south of Waller in unincorporated
Waller County.
newspaper is the only newspaper in Waller and is located at 2323 Main Street and at www.thewallertimes.com.
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Schools serving the city of Waller include:
Roberts Road Elementary School (Hockley)
Turlington Elementary School (unincorporated Harris County)
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, partly in Waller County and partly in Harris County
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 2,092 at the 2000 census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Highway 290 (Northwest Freeway) forty-one miles (66 km) northwest of Downtown Houston
Downtown Houston
Downtown Houston is the largest business district of Houston, Texas, United States. Downtown Houston, the city's central business district, contains the headquarters of many prominent companies. There is an extensive network of pedestrian tunnels and skywalks connecting the buildings of the district...
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Geography
Waller is located at 30°3′32"N 95°55′35"W (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. Highway 290 corridor.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,092 people, 768 households, and 530 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
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
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
Waller, Texas is the current residence of Daniel Johnston, cult singer-songwriter.
Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal ServiceUnited States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
Waller Post Office is located at 40090 U.S. Highway 290 Business.
Transportation
Skydive Houston AirportSkydive Houston Airport
Skydive Houston Airport is a privately owned, private airport located in unincorporated Waller County, Texas, United States. It is four nautical miles south of the central business district of Waller and is northwest of Houston...
is located south of Waller in unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Waller County.
Communication
The Waller TimesThe Waller Times
The Waller Times in Waller County, Texas publishes local community news, school news, and sports news weekly on Mondays. It was founded in 1991 and is still family owned and operated.The paper is published weekly.- External links :*...
newspaper is the only newspaper in Waller and is located at 2323 Main Street and at www.thewallertimes.com.
Education
The City of Waller is served by the award winning Waller Independent School DistrictWaller Independent School District
Waller Independent School District is a public school district based in Waller, Texas .In addition to Waller, the district serves the cities of Prairie View and Pine Island...
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Schools serving the city of Waller include:
- Waller High SchoolWaller High SchoolWaller High School is a public secondary school in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States.The school is part of the Waller Independent School District; it serves Waller, Pine Island, Prairie View, unincorporated sections of Waller County , and unincorporated sections of Harris County...
(Unincorporated Harris County) - Waller Junior High School (Waller)
- Wayne C. Schultz Middle School (Unincorporated Harris County)
- I. T. Holleman Elementary School (Waller)
Roberts Road Elementary School (Hockley)
Turlington Elementary School (unincorporated Harris County)