Waller County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Waller County, Texas has a population of 61,552, the 58th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $80,397 and the median home value is $318,700. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Waller County Quick Facts

Population 61,552

Median Household Income $80,39790% MOE ±$5,053

Median Home Value $318,70090% MOE ±$20,659

Poverty Rate 14.6%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.8%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 31.3 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 72.0%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.3%

Cities/Places 6

Population 61,552 58th of 254

Median Income $80,397 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment 6.8%

How Waller County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	51,832	61,552	+18.8%
Median household income	$73,402	$80,397	No clear change (+9.5%)
Median home value¹	$242,942	$318,700	+31.2%
Median gross rent	$1,153	$1,169	No clear change (+1.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Waller

$80,397

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Waller

$318,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 17.1%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 39.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

15.7%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%

Renter 28.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,169/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

30.7%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

17.8%

75+

4.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Waller County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Prairie View	8,431	$21,060	38.1%	$167,600
Hempstead	6,137	$60,041	22.6%	$160,700
Brookshire	5,495	$65,934	21.4%	$159,300
Waller	3,108	$39,969	25.5%	$156,900
Pine Island	1,321	$55,375	12.9%	$353,300
Pattison	706	$99,659	20.0%	$504,400

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Population Overview

Waller County is located in Texas with a total population of 61,552. It is the 58th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waller County is 31.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waller County is $80,397. This is 2% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $318,700. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Waller County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.4% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Waller County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Waller County, Texas?

Waller County has a population of 61,552, making it the 58th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Waller County?

The median household income in Waller County is $80,397 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Waller County, Texas?

Waller County contains 6 Census-designated places.