National Forrest & Grassland

About forestry service, 77358, New Waverly, TX, US, Texas

New Waverly is a city in Walker County, Texas, United States. The population was 914 at the 2020 census. == Geography == New Waverly is located at 30°32′21″N 95°28′48″W (30.539226, –95.479862). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.8 km2), of which 2.2 square miles (5.8 km2) is land and 0.44% is water. == Economy == In 2002 the New Waverly area's largest employer was Louisiana-Pacific's large plywood-manufacturing mill. As of that year most residents traveled to Conroe, Huntsville, and/or Willis to buy goods. The Sam Houston National Forest is located nearby and operates a ranger station in the vicinity. == History == Residents of Danville mostly relocated to the new railroad town of Willis, Texas around 1870 and the town declined further when the old Houston road (U.S. Highway 75) was rerouted through New Waverly. == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 914 people, 350 households, and 215 families residing in the city. The median age was 36.8 years.