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According to LOCALBUSINESSEXPLORER, Prairie View, Texas is a small city located in Waller County, near Houston. The city has a population of around 5,700 and is about 30 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Geographically it is situated on flat terrain which makes it ideal for farming. The climate in Prairie View is subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. Annual temperatures range from the mid-40s to the mid-90s.

The city has a rich history that dates back to 1876 when it was founded by freed slaves who had moved to the area after emancipation. It was also home to several important historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., who visited Prairie View in 1965 to speak at Prairie View A&M University. Over the years, Prairie View has become an important political center in Texas, with many politicians representing the area in Congress and state government.

The economy of Prairie View is largely based on agriculture and education, with several large farms located around the city limits and Prairie View A&M University providing educational opportunities for students from around the world. Several businesses have also sprung up over the years including restaurants, shops, and other services that serve both local residents as well as those visiting from nearby cities like Houston or Austin.

Prairie View is served by two school districts; Waller Independent School District (WISD) and Hempstead Independent School District (HISD). WISD serves students in grades K-12 while HISD serves students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Both districts are highly rated for their educational offerings including Advanced Placement courses and college prep programs which allow students to get a head start on their college careers before graduation day arrives.

The landmarks of Prairie View are numerous but some of its most famous include its historic courthouse square which was built in 1894 and serves as the county seat for Waller County; The Morris Memorial United Methodist Church which served as an important gathering place during civil rights marches; The Old Plantation House which dates back to 1856 and now serves as a museum dedicated to preserving local history; And lastly, there’s Prairie View A&M University campus which encompasses over 930 acres of land where thousands of students come each year to pursue higher education goals or just enjoy campus life activities like football games or intramural sports leagues.

Population: 4,410. Estimated population in July 2020: 4,658 (+5.6% change)
Males: 2,069 (46.9%), Females: 2,341 (53.1%)

Waller County

Zip code: 77446

Median resident age: 20.8 years
Median household income: $24,805
Median house value: $69,200

Races in Prairie View:

Ancestries: Subsaharan African (2.1%), West Indian (1.3%).

Land area: 7.2 square miles

Population

Prairie View, Texas is a small town located in Waller County, just northwest of Houston. The population of Prairie View was estimated to be 6,851 people in 2020. The majority of the population identify as African American, making up nearly 70% of the population. The median age in Prairie View is 26 years old and the median household income is $30,183.

The majority of the workforce in Prairie View is employed in education and healthcare services (20%), followed by retail trade (14%), manufacturing (12%), and professional and technical services (10%). The unemployment rate for Prairie View is 8.2%, which is slightly higher than the state average. In terms of educational attainment, 29% of adults over 25 have a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 36% for Texas as a whole.

Prairie View has experienced rapid growth over the past few decades due to its close proximity to Houston. As such, housing prices have increased significantly since 2010 with the median home value now standing at $152,400 compared to $84,900 in 2010. Despite this growth, poverty remains a major issue with an estimated 30% of residents living below the poverty line as compared to 17% statewide.

For population 25 years and over in Prairie View

• High school or higher: 83.1%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.5%
• Graduate or professional degree: 24.3%
• Unemployed: 58.1%
• Mean travel time to work: 23.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Prairie View city

• Never married: 56.1%
• Now married: 33.1%
• Separated: 2.7%
• Widowed: 5.1%
• Divorced: 3.1%

3.5% Foreign born (2.1% Latin America, 1.0% Africa).

Population change in the 1990s: +401 (+10.0%).

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