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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galena Park

Texas · 10,033 residents · 4.804 sq mi
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Galena Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,103. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,033
−5%vs 2000
vs 10,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,088 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
+5%vs 2000
vs 28.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,103
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,660 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,112
−25%vs 2000
vs $12,207 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$408
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $519 in 2000
US average: $450
70.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
29.5% rent
1.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(6,400)
Black10.2%(1,019)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(4,633)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.1%(2,614)
Diversity Score84.1%(8,443)
84
+47%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.9%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena Park, Texas?

Galena Park, Texas has about 10,033 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Galena Park, Texas earns about $24,103 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 $34,800, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Galena Park, Texas?

About 3.5% 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 19.4% of people in Galena Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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