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Galena Park

Texas · 10,887 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 $34,175. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,887
+3%since 2000
from 10,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,266 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.0
+4%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Galena Park
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,175
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,660 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,688
+4%since 2000
from $12,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(1,240)
Black6.6%(719)
Hispanic / Latino81.4%(8,860)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0.8%(83)
Diversity Score40.4%(4,401)
Diversity Score
40
−29%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena Park, Texas?

Galena Park, Texas has about 10,887 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Galena Park, Texas earns about $34,175 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Galena Park, Texas?

About 2.4% 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 24.1% 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 854 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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