Prairie View, Texas
Prairie View: city in Texas
About
Prairie View is a city located in the county of Waller in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,576 and a population density of 298 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,013 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prairie View
| Population | 7,013 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Waller County |
| Postal code | 77446 |
| Phone Area Codes | 936 |
| Area | 18.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.0933,-95.9877 |
| Altitude | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:58:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 375 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 20.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Prairie View is located at 30°5'36"N 95°59'16"W (30.0932700, -95.9877300).
Prairie View map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chan...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Prairie View increased by 20.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,576 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,772 | 3.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,780 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,115 | 5.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,203 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,318 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,366 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,831 | 6.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,897 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,953 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,013 | 0.86% | estimation process |
People born in Prairie View (4)
People born in Prairie View, including sprinter Debra Sapenter, jazz double-bassist Walter Booker, football player Rich Sowells, .
More notable people
- Jordan DeWalt-Ondijo (American football Linebacker) he was born in 19/05/1992
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Prairie View, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227526 | Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View (TX) | 77446 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Prairie View, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| BRY | Bryan, TX | 301 East 26th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Prairie View.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Post Office | Prairie View (TX) | 77446 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Prairie View, Kansas township in Phillips County, Kansas with a population of 120 people.
Other cities in Waller County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waller County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 8,835 | City in Texas, USA |
| Brookshire | 6,095 | City in Waller County, Texas, United States |
| Waller | 3,572 | City in Texas, USA |
| Pattison | 646 | City in Waller County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Prairie View distances to largest Texas cities