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Waller County


Origin of the Name

Waller County was named after Edwin Waller, who was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and served as the first mayor of Austin, Texas.

Waller County

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County Seat Hempstead

Established 1873

Population 56,794

Median Age 29.6

Land Area 513.3 sq mi

Water Area 4.57 sq mi

Total Area 517.86 sq mi

Percent Urban 22.64%

Percent Rural 77.36%

Latitude, Longitude 29.9752° N, 96.0256° W