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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Galveston

Texas · 57,247 residents · 41.036 sq mi
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Galveston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,895. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $71,900. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% 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

57,247
−3%since 1990
from 59,072 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,395 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,440 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+9%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K50K53K57K60K1990201020202024Galveston
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,895
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,825 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,275
+47%since 1990
from $12,399 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
43.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
56.4% rent
2.5
−9%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(36,283)
Black29%(17,130)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(12,491)
Asian2.4%(1,439)
Diversity Score81.4%(48,092)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(25,277)
Black25.2%(14,422)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(14,753)
Asian3.2%(1,817)
Diversity Score82.8%(47,424)
83
+2%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 16.5 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 Galveston, Texas?

Galveston, Texas has about 57,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galveston, Texas?

The typical household in Galveston, Texas earns about $28,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galveston, Texas expensive?

In Galveston, Texas, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Galveston, Texas?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Galveston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galveston, Texas?

About 22.3% of people in Galveston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galveston, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Galveston, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,825 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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