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Galveston County

Texas · 291,309 residents · 379.411 sq mi
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Galveston County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,317. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291,309
+16%since 2000
from 250,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
203K246K288K331K373K1990201020202024Galveston County
2024359K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,317
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,419 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,959
+34%since 2000
from $21,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(157,851)
Black15.3%(38,179)
Hispanic / Latino18%(44,939)
Asian2.1%(5,152)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.4%(165,987)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(172,652)
Black13.5%(39,229)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(65,270)
Asian2.9%(8,515)
Other1.8%(5,366)
Diversity Score72.3%(210,617)
Diversity Score
72
+9%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galveston County, Texas?

Galveston County, Texas has about 291,309 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galveston County, Texas?

The typical household in Galveston County, Texas earns about $58,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galveston County, Texas expensive?

In Galveston County, Texas, the median home is worth about $141,400, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Galveston County, Texas?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Galveston County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galveston County, Texas?

About 12.8% of people in Galveston County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galveston County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Galveston County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73,910 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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