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Galena Park

Texas · 10,352 residents (2025 est.) · 4.804 sq mi
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Galena Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,700. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,487
−1%since 2000
from 10,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,183 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+18%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,352 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,220
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,660 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,088
+65%since 2000
from $12,207 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+12%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,184
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+58%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(2,347)
Black7.6%(803)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(7,343)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(6,056)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5%(528)
Black4%(417)
Hispanic / Latino89.8%(9,420)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other1.1%(112)
Diversity Score23.6%(2,476)
Diversity Score
24
−59%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+91%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 29.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
77.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 70.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena Park, Texas?

Galena Park, Texas has about 10,487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena Park, Texas?

The typical household in Galena Park, Texas earns about $51,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galena Park, Texas expensive?

In Galena Park, Texas, the median home is worth about $117,700, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Galena Park, Texas?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Galena Park, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galena Park, Texas?

About 20.9% of people in Galena Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galena Park, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Galena Park, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 454 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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