Favorability to Plaintiff:

6 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

An exurban Houston county with a mix of rural and industrial areas, Waller is growing fast and undergoing a rapid demographic shift, trends that, along with metro spillover advantages, are improving plaintiff outcomes. The jury pool is increasingly diverse and urbanizing, which adds worker empathy and moderate plaintiff favorability, but results remain mixed and the venue is not an extreme plaintiff forum. Politically it’s strongly Republican, yet a large African American population makes the county more complex and at times unpredictable. On paper it grades out as a moderate venue. In practice, it’s becoming more plaintiff-friendly than its traditional image, while still anchored by moderate politics and measured awards.

County Seat:

Hempstead

Population (2024):

65,109

Median Age:

30.8

Median Income:

$76,135

2024 Election Results:

Trump (62.0%)