City · Texas
Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, city, mostly in Galveston County (74.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. Friendswood had 41,319 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 41,213 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 41,030 (±44). GEOID 4827648.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,319
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,213 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,030 ±44
Median household income
$126,508
±$8,024 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$420,100
±$20,389 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,688
±$185 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Friendswood and what county is it in?
Friendswood is a city mostly in Galveston County (74.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. It covers 20.6 square miles of land, 1,999 residents per square mile in 2020.
Friendswood is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Galveston County | 30,495 | 74.0% |
| Harris County | 10,718 | 26.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Friendswood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 41,319 people lived in Friendswood on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 41,213 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 41,030 (±44).
| Measure | Friendswood | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,030 ±44 | 358,990 | +1,342 |
| Households | 14,948 ±489 | 140,660 | +1,734 |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.09 | 2.51 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 15,553 ±538 | 161,868 | +1,492 |
Friendswood's population since 2000
From 29,037 in 2000 to 41,319 in 2025: up 42.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Friendswood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Friendswood?
The median resident of Friendswood is 41.3 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.6%. 8.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Friendswood | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±1.4 | 38.8 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±1.6 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±1.4 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±1.6 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.6% ±2.1 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.8% ±2.9 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.5% ±1.5 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.6% ±2.2 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 13.6% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±1.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.7% ±2.9 pts | 34.8% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9% ±2.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±1.6 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Friendswood earn?
Half of Friendswood's 14,948 households earn less than $126,508 a year (±$8,024), against $86,105 in Galveston County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $137,195 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Friendswood | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,508 ±$8,024 | $86,105 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $168,091 ±$10,052 | $114,254 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,141 ±$3,688 | $44,946 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 14.6% | −2.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±1.3 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Friendswood?
Owners occupy 77.2% of Friendswood's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $420,100 by its owner (±$20,389). The median renter pays $1,688 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Friendswood | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $420,100 ±$20,389 | $314,600 | +$70,460 |
| Median gross rent | $1,688 ±$185 | $1,404 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6% ±9.0 pts | 45.3% | +16.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,751 ±$238 | $2,245 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2% ±3.7 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.8% ±3.7 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Housing units | 15,553 ±538 | 161,868 | +1,492 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±2.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.7% ±2.9 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.6% ±2.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±2.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Friendswood building?
Builders took permits for 92 new housing units in Friendswood in 2025 (92 in single-family houses), 2.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Friendswood work and get to work?
73.1% of Friendswood's workers drive alone and 18.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Friendswood | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±2.4 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.1% ±3.4 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.1% ±3.4 pts | 11.7% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±1.3 | 27.9 min | −3.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Friendswood?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Friendswood, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $82,731 (Tract 3508.01) to $186,492 (Tract 7204).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7204Galveston County | 10,254 | $186,492 |
| Tract 7203.02Galveston County | 6,852 | $126,362 |
| Tract 7201Galveston County | 5,689 | $113,947 |
| Tract 7202Galveston County | 5,317 | $127,167 |
| Tract 3508.01Harris County | 4,785 | $82,731 |
| Tract 3508.04Harris County | 6,520 | $154,221 |
| Tract 7203.01Galveston County | 2,415 | $109,926 |
| Tract 3507Harris County | 2,360 | $92,917 |
| Tract 3506.04Harris County | 3,684 | $111,250 |
| Tract 3508.03Harris County | 3,059 | $60,489 |
| Tract 3506.01Harris County | 3,863 | $97,700 |
| Tract 3501.01Harris County | 4,367 | $79,605 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Friendswood) · Census block assignment files
How does Friendswood compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Friendswood is the 998th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 92nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Friendswood ranks 97th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 92nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 544th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 196th | 979 |
| Median household income | 97th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 85th | 978 |
| Median home value | 115th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 149th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 693rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st | 877 |
| Median age | 249th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 335th | 973 |
| Work from home | 157th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 345th | 976 |
Friendswood's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Friendswood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Friendswood?
7 of the 57 figures for Friendswood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Friendswood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Friendswood.