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EDUCATION AND POVERTY
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waller county
2017 PROFILE
prefaceIn 2013, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) developed Our Great Region 2040, a regional plan for sustainable development. The plan lays out a long-range vision to ensure that the 13-county region is one of the world’s greatest places to live, work, and succeed by 2040.
The 2017 profiles for all 13 counties in the region provide a demographic snapshot and build a baseline understanding from which local communities and H-GAC can gauge how the region has advanced the tenets of the Our Great Region 2040 plan.
The contents of this report have been gathered from a variety of sources referenced on the last two pages. All maps were produced by H-GAC.
To read the Our Great Region 2040 plan and all 13 county profiles, visit ourregion.org/county-profiles.html or h-gac.com/go/apps.
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big ideasStrategies in the Our Great Region 2040 plan are grouped into Big Ideas for six different topics highlighting areas of opportunity within the region. The Big Ideas serve as high-level guides when considering new projects or policies. This 2017 county profile includes a range of demographic data points that correspond with one or multiple Big Ideas.
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RResiliencyIncreasing our resiliency to disaster and a changing environment
Economic DevelopmentStrengthening our economic competitiveness through an educated and skilled workforce
Healthy CommunitiesCultivating places where people can lead active, healthy lives
HousingProviding balanced housing choices near jobs, services, and transportation options
TransportationAchieving a world-class transportation network
EnvironmentSecuring a clean and ample water supply
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Waller
Brookshire
Prairie View
Hempstead County Seat
Austin
Washington
Montgomery
Harris
Waller
Residents Per Square MilePopulation Growth ForecastWaller County is less dense than the region as a whole.
Waller County grew by 146% from 1980 to 2015 and is expected to reach 120,000 residents by 2040.
1980
2010
2000
1990
2020
2030
2040
2,590
560
20
120,000
20,000
2015 49,000
246
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OVERVIEW
County Seat: HempsteadLargest City: Hempstead
Other counties
Top 4 cities
Major roads
Waller County
Waller County Boundaries
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Harris
RegionBrazoria
Montgom
eryFort Bend
Chambers
Wharton
Walker
Matagorda
Colorado
Liberty
Austin
Galveston
Waller
Race and EthnicityWaller County has a higher portion of Black residents than the region and the state.
County Region TexasWhite
Hispanic*
BlackAsianOther
43% 39% 44%
29% 36% 38%
25% 17% 12%
1% 7% 4%
1% 2% 2%
Median Household IncomeWaller County has a similar median household income as the region.
$53,200$51,300
Poverty RateWaller County has a higher rate of poverty than the region, but a lower rate for seniors.
County
Region
Texas
18% 23% 5%
16% 23% 10%
17% 25% 11%
Overall Children (under 18) Seniors (65 and over)
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AgeWaller County has a higher portion of 18-34 year olds than the region.
Ages 18-34
over 65
Ages 0-17
Ages 35-64
24%27%
32%25%
33%39%
11%10%
CountyRegion
*As defined by the Office of Management and Budget as a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
Harris
Texas
Montgom
eryBrazoria
Fort BendCham
bers
Wharton
Walker
Matagorda
ColoradoLiberty
Austin
Galveston
Waller
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Waller County Land Use
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Austin
Montgomery
Harris
Forest, shrubs, pasture, grasslands, barren lands and cultivated crops
80%
Wetlands5%
Open water1%Developed Land14%
Other counties
Building Permits IssuedMulti-family construction is rapidly rising after a post-2000 drop while single-family permits remain low since 2008.
1990
1992
1998
2010
2012
1996
2004
2006
2008
1994
2002
2000
2014
2016
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Single Family 10 units
160
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Multi-Family 290 units
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HOUSING & LAND USE
Vacant Housing UnitsAround 13% of Waller County’s housing units are vacant.
13%
Housing TenureWaller County has a higher rate of homeownership than the region or the state.
Owners 69% Renters 31%
61% 39%
62% 38%
County
Region
Texas
Median Home ValueWaller County has a higher median home value than the state.
Housing Units Built Since 2000Around 30% of Waller County’s housing units were built since 2000.
Housing TypeWaller County has a higher rate of RV, boat and mobile homes than the region.
Single Family Multi-Family RV, boat, & mobile home
63% 13% 24%
66% 29% 5%
68% 24% 8%
County
Region
Texas
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Wetlands
Open water
Developed Land
Living CostsWaller County households spend 52% of their income on transportation and housing.
26%
26%
Housing
Transportation
Texas
Austin
Waller
Montgom
ery
Wharton
Matagorda
Walker
Galveston
$136,000
$144,200
Texas
Austin
Waller
Montgom
ery
Wharton
Colorado
Galveston
25%
30%
Fort Bend
Brazoria Cham
bers
Harris
Colorado
Liberty
Fort BendCham
bers
Brazoria
Liberty
Walker
Harris
Matagorda
ECONOMY & WORKFORCE
Hempstead ISD
Briarwood-Brookwood, Inc.Creekside Nursery
Igloo
PBS of Central Florida
Royal ISDPrairie View A&M University
Waller ISDWal-Mart Associates, Inc.
Major Employers in Waller County
Top Industries by Percent of Overall Jobs
Educational ServicesRetail Trade
Retail Trade
Educational Services
Construction
Construction
Manufacturing
Manufacturing 17%
5%
10%
15%
8%
17%
24%
29%
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Employment & Education (16-19 Year Olds)Only 7% of Waller County’s working-age teens are both unemployed and out of school.
Enrolled in School Employed, Not in School Not in School or Employed
84% 4% 7%
85% 7% 8%
County
Region
Manufacturing has replaced Educational Services as the industry with the highest employment in Waller County. The Manufacturing industry employed one-quarter of Waller County’s workers in 2014, up from 17% in 2002.
2002 2014
*This reflects the most up-to-date publicly available data and may not represent the current mix of major employers in the county.
Only 15% of Waller County residents work in the county, and only 20% of the workers in the county live there.
Workers’ Job & Home Destinations
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2,600 Waller County residents both live and work in the county. 8,
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Unemployment Rate Earnings of ResidentsWaller County’s unemployment mirrors national trends, and was higher than the nation in 2016.
Nearly 50% of Waller County residents earn more than $40,000 annually, a lower percentage than the region.
2006
2010
2012
2014
2008
2016
County 5.7%
8.6%
5.3%
Nation 4.9%
9.6%
4.6%
$15,000 or less
$15,000- $40,000
$40,000 or more
Region
52%
31%
17%
Waller
49%
33%
18%
EDUCATION
22%
31%
28%
19%
18%
24%
28%
30%
18%
25%
29%
28%
County
Region
Texas
Less than High School
High School or Equivalent
Some College or Associate’s
Bachelor’s Degree or More
A lower percentage of Waller County residents have a bachelor’s degree or more than the region and state.
Educational Attainment
Median Earnings by Educational AttainmentA Waller County resident with a graduate or professional degree makes, on average, $32,100 more than a resident with less than a high school education annually.
Less th
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high school
$20K
High school o
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Some colle
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Associa
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Bachelor’s
$20,400
$27,500
$44,700
$52,500
Graduate or
Professi
onal
$45,300
$60K
Waller County students graduated at a higher rate in 2015 than the students of most counties in the region.
Class of 2015 Graduation Rate
97%92%
100%92%
94%Local Schools
Royal ISD
Hempstead ISDPublic Secondary Schools
Katy ISD
Waller ISD
Prairie View A&M UniversityPost-Secondary Schools
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Austin
Liberty
Montgom
ery
Brazoria
Wharton
Galveston
Fort Bend
All W
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Hispanic W
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White W
aller Students
Black Waller Students
Asian W
aller Students
Harris
Walker
Colorado
Matagorda
Chambers
HEALTH
Population without Health InsuranceA higher percentage of Waller County residents lack health insurance than the region or state.
23%14%
12%
12%
21%
21%
County
Region
Texas
Children (under 18) Total population
Waller County has the highest obesity rate in the region.
Adult Obesity Rate
Chambers
Austin
Galveston
Fort Bend
Montgom
ery
Wharton
Liberty
Matagorda
Colorado
Walker
Harris
Waller
Texas
34%
31%
Top Causes of Death Per 100,000 Waller County residents
Cancer (all types)202170
59
Heart disease
Accidents
10
Brazoria
Dentists Per Capita
County 15 per 100,000
Texas 53 per 100,000
Doctors Per Capita
County 11 per 100,000
Texas 74 per 100,000
ENVIRONMENT
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Residents in 100-year Floodplain Residents in Hurricane Evacuation ZoneA similar percentage of Waller County residents live in a 100-year floodplain as the region.
No Waller County residents live in a hurricane evacuation zone, as opposed to 25% of the region’s residents.
13% 12%
RegionCounty
0% 25%
RegionCounty
Waller County EcoRegions & Conservation Districts
Conservation and Recreation Lands
Southern Tertiary Uplands
Floodplains & Low Terraces (East Central Texas Plains)
Northern Humid Gulf Coast Prairie
Floodplains & Low Terraces (Western Gulf Coast Plain)
Southern Post Oak Savanna
Other counties
Waller
Washington
Fort Bend
Austin
Harris
Montgomery
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TRANSPORTATION
Waller County workers have a longer average commute than the region as a whole.
Mean Commute to Work (minutes)
Chambers
Austin
Galveston
Fort Bend
Montgom
ery
Wharton
Liberty
Matagorda
Colorado
Walker
Brazoria
Harris
Waller
Region
34
29
32
21
Waller County drivers travel more annually than drivers in the region as a whole.
Vehicle Miles Traveled per Person
Chambers
Austin
Galveston
Fort Bend
Montgomery
Wharton
Liberty
Matagorda
Colorado
Walker
Brazoria
Harris
Waller
Region
34,100
8,700
16,000
6,000
Commute Mode to WorkA lower percentage of Waller County workers drive to work compared to the region as a whole.
County 77% 10% 1%5% 7%
Region 80% 11% 4% 2% 3%
Drive alone
Carpool
Work from
home
Public transit
Walk, bike, other
Waller County has a higher rate of traffic fatalities as the rest of the region.
Traffic Fatalities per 100,000 Residents
County 15
30
Region 10
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2010 2015
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SOURCES
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Overview
Economy & Workforce
Housing & Land Use
Top Industries by Percent of Overall JobsU.S. Census Bureau, 2002-2014, OnTheMap Application, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics ProgramMajor Employers in Waller County2016 Workforce Solutions, County Economic ProfilesEmployment & Education (16-19 Year Olds)U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B14005Unemployment RateU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2006-2016Earnings of ResidentsU.S. Census Bureau, 2014, OnTheMap Application, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics ProgramWorkers’ Job & Home DestinationsU.S. Census Bureau, 2014, OnTheMap Application, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics Program
Waller County Boundaries (map)Houston-Galveston Area Council, 2017
Waller County Land Use (map)Houston-Galveston Area Council, 2017
Population Growth ForecastHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017
Building Permits IssuedU.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 1990-2015
Residents per Square MileHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017
Housing TenureU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
AgeU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B01001
Housing TypeU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
Median Household IncomeU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S2503
Vacant Housing UnitsU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
Poverty RateU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S1701
Living CostsCenter for Neighborhood Technology 2013 H+T® Index
Race and EthnicityU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B03002
Median Home ValueU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04Housing Units Built Since 2000U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
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Education & Health
Environment & Transportation
Educational AttainmentU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S1501
Waller County EcoRegions & Conservation Districts (map)Houston-Galveston Area Council, 2017
Local SchoolsTexas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Residents in 100-year FloodplainHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017
Class of 2015 Graduation RateTexas Education Agency, Four-Year Graduation and Dropout Data, Class of 2015
Residents in Hurricane Evacuation ZoneHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017
Median Earnings by Educational AttainmentU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B20004
Mean Commute to Work (minutes)U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S0802
Population without Health InsuranceU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S2701
Vehicle Miles Traveled per PersonTexas Department of Transportation, 2015 Roadway Inventory
Top Causes of DeathTexas Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Health Statistics, 2013 County Health Facts Profiles
Commute Mode to WorkU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S0802
Adult Obesity RateCenter for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013 County Data Indicators
Traffic Fatalities per 100,000 ResidentsTexas Department of Transportation, 2010-2015, Crash Records Information System
Dentists per CapitaU.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Area Health Resources FilesDoctors per CapitaU.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Area Health Resources Files
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