Waller County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in Texas
The population of Waller County, Texas is 59,455 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $76,135, the median home value is $292,000, and the median age is 30.8.
The population of Waller County has grown 49.5% since 2010 (43,558 → 65,109), a +2.91% annualized rate.
59,455
Population
+2.91%
Annual growth
116
People / sq mi
$76,135
Median Income
$292,000
Median Home Value
Waller County covers 513 sq mi of land at 115.8 people per square mile.
About Waller County, TX
Waller County is a county in Texas with a population of 59,455. It ranks #58 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 30.8, younger than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
The median household income in Waller County is $76,135, near the US median of $74,580. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $292,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,210. The homeownership rate of 70.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Waller County reflects 26.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.8 minutes each way.
Waller County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Waller County had a population of 43,558 in 2010 and 65,109 in 2024, a 49.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 65,109 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.92%.
65,109
Population (2024)
43,558
Population (2010)
65,109
Peak (2024)
2.92%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,558 |
| 2011 | 44,138 |
| 2012 | 44,365 |
| 2013 | 45,436 |
| 2014 | 46,793 |
| 2015 | 48,663 |
| 2016 | 50,062 |
| 2017 | 51,736 |
| 2018 | 53,568 |
| 2019 | 55,311 |
| 2020 | 57,289 |
| 2021 | 59,459 |
| 2022 | 61,967 |
| 2023 | 63,936 |
| 2024 | 65,109 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.6% |
| Black or African American | 23.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
30.8
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
11.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 11.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $76,135$-157 vs state |
| Mean household income | $105,868 |
| Per-capita income | $33,960 |
| Poverty rate | 8.2%-2.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Waller County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
78.5%
Public transit
10.1%
Work from home
31.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$292,000+$31,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,210
Median rent
70.5%
Homeownership rate
19,946
Total housing units
90.1%
Occupied
9.9%
Vacant
29.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.4%
With health insurance
97.5%
With broadband internet
18.1%
Foreign-born
4.9%
Veterans (18+)
10.9%
With a disability
73.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.9%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waller County, Texas has a population of 59,455 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 116 people per square mile.
The population of Waller County has grown 49.5% since 2010 (43,558 → 65,109), a +2.91% annualized rate.
The median household income in Waller County, Texas is $76,135, with mean (average) household income of $105,868 and per-capita income of $33,960. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Waller County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (46.6%), Black or African American (23.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Waller County, Texas is 30.8 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Waller County is $292,000 and median monthly rent is $1,210. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,946 total housing units, 9.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Waller County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Waller County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.