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Waller, Texas

Waller, Texas
City
Location of Waller, Texas
Location of Waller, Texas
Coordinates: 30°3′32″N 95°55′35″W / 30.05889°N 95.92639°W / 30.05889; -95.92639Coordinates: 30°3′32″N 95°55′35″W / 30.05889°N 95.92639°W / 30.05889; -95.92639
Country United States
State Texas
Counties Waller, Harris
Area
 • Total 2.07 sq mi (5.35 km2)
 • Land 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2)
 • Water 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation 249 ft (76 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,326
 • Density 1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 77484
Area code(s) 936
FIPS code 48-76228
GNIS feature ID 1349400
Website www.wallertexas.com

Waller is a city in Texas, United States, partly in Waller County and partly in Harris County within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The population was 2,326 at the 2010 census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Highway 290 (Northwest Freeway) 41 miles (66 km) northwest of Downtown Houston.

Waller is located at 30°3′32″N 95°55′35″W / 30.05889°N 95.92639°W / 30.05889; -95.92639 (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, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.22%, is water.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waller has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

As of the census 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.


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