Prairie View is a small city in Waller County, northwest of Houston. The population of Prairie View is less than 9,000. Eighty-five percent (85%) of Prairie View’s population is Black. Prairie View is the largest Black populated city in America. The city of Prairie View was established in 1969 with the motto: “Productive, United, and Indomitable”. The city is governed by a strong mayoral form of government. The mayor serves as both city council chair and chief executive administrator.

The median income of residents is 25,000.00 per year. Approximately (25%) of the population is below the poverty level. The city is primarily noted for Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest public university in the state of Texas.

Prairie View A&M University is an acclaimed HBCU. Prairie View A & M

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