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Pine Island, TX
Town in Waller County, Texas.
Population
1,321
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
0
Pine Island and its ZIP codes
Pine Island at a glance
- The median household income is $55,375, 29% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,300 (24% above Texas) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Pine Island, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine Island, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,375
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$353,300
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (553), German Americans (136), Irish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waller County. PPP loans are for Pine Island.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,956
27,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $7,249 per person
How people get to work
Pine Island, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine Island, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
163
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,927
11.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pine Island, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
Cities near Pine Island
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie ViewCity | 3 mi | 7.4 |
| WallerCity | 4.7 mi | 6.1 |
| HempsteadCity | 4.8 mi | 6.6 |
| BellvilleCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| PattisonCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| San FelipeTown | 18 mi | 8.4 |
| Todd MissionCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| BrookshireCity | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| StagecoachTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| MagnoliaCity | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| PinebrookCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| SealyCity | 21 mi | 11.7 |
| Brazos CountryCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| PlantersvilleCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| KatyCity | 21 mi | 15.3 |
| PinehurstCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine Island, TX in?
- Pine Island is in Waller County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pine Island, TX?
- About 1,321 people live in Pine Island, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine Island?
- Nearby places include Prairie View (3 mi), Waller (4.7 mi), Hempstead (4.8 mi), Bellville (16 mi), Pattison (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023