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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Galena Park

Texas · 10,592 residents · 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 $31,660. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,100. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,592
+6%since 1990
from 10,033 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,205 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,088 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.0
−5%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Galena Park
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,660
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,103 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,207
+34%since 1990
from $9,112 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
27.1% rent
1.5
+1%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(6,400)
Black10.2%(1,019)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(4,633)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score84.1%(8,443)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(2,347)
Black7.6%(803)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(7,343)
Asian0.3%(29)
Diversity Score57.2%(6,056)
57
−32%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.6%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 10,592 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Galena Park, Texas earns about $31,660 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 $46,100, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Galena Park, Texas?

About 7.0% 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 25.4% 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 559 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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