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Galveston

Texas · 47,743 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 $36,165. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 9,504 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,500. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,743
−17%since 2000
from 57,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K50K53K57K60K1990201020202024Galveston
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,165
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,895 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,963
+31%since 2000
from $18,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(25,277)
Black25.2%(14,422)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(14,753)
Asian3.2%(1,817)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.8%(47,424)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45%(21,500)
Black18.6%(8,895)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(14,925)
Asian3.1%(1,479)
Other1.8%(842)
Diversity Score82.8%(39,511)
Diversity Score
83
Unchangedsince 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galveston, Texas?

Galveston, Texas has about 47,743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galveston, Texas?

The typical household in Galveston, Texas earns about $36,165 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 $121,500, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Galveston, Texas?

About 26.6% 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 22.5% 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 11,329 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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