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League City, Texas
League City, city, mostly in Galveston County (97.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. League City had 119,905 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 114,392 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 116,215 (±66). GEOID 4841980.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
119,905
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 114,392 · ACS 2020-2024: 116,215 ±66
Median household income
$121,099
±$6,514 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$360,000
±$5,919 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,684
±$47 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is League City and what county is it in?
League City is a city mostly in Galveston County (97.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. It covers 51.4 square miles of land, 2,227 residents per square mile in 2020.
League City 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 | 111,865 | 97.8% |
| Harris County | 2,527 | 2.2% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in League City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 119,905 people lived in League City on July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 114,392 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 116,215 (±66).
| Measure | League City | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 116,215 ±66 | 358,990 | +12,905 |
| Households | 42,950 ±975 | 140,660 | +6,600 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.06 | 2.51 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 44,942 ±982 | 161,868 | +6,814 |
League City's population since 2000
From 45,444 in 2000 to 119,905 in 2025: up 163.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for League City 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 League City?
The median resident of League City is 37.7 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.3%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | League City | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±0.5 | 38.8 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% ±0.9 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0% ±0.8 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±0.9 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.3% ±1.5 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.3% ±1.7 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±1.2 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±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 | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0% ±1.2 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.3% ±1.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6% ±0.8 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±1.4 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±0.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.6% ±2.1 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±1.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±1.2 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.3 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 League City earn?
Half of League City's 42,950 households earn less than $121,099 a year (±$6,514), against $86,105 in Galveston County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $134,235 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,136 after inflation. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | League City | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,099 ±$6,514 | $86,105 | −$13,136 |
| Mean household income | $143,163 ±$4,974 | $114,254 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,114 ±$1,595 | $44,946 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4% ±0.8 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±0.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4% ±0.7 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 League City?
Owners occupy 74.7% of League City's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $360,000 by its owner (±$5,919). The median renter pays $1,684 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | League City | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $360,000 ±$5,919 | $314,600 | +$58,357 |
| Median gross rent | $1,684 ±$47 | $1,404 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9% ±5.2 pts | 45.3% | +12.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,467 ±$59 | $2,245 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7% ±2.0 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.3% ±2.0 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Housing units | 44,942 ±982 | 161,868 | +6,814 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.2% ±2.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1% ±1.4 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.2% ±1.8 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±0.6 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 League City building?
Builders took permits for 816 new housing units in League City in 2025 (816 in single-family houses), 6.8 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 League City work and get to work?
76.8% of League City's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | League City | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5% ±1.5 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8% ±2.1 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.7% ±1.9 pts | 11.7% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±0.7 | 27.9 min | no clear change |
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 League City?
31 census tracts lie mostly in League City, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,548 (Tract 7213.02) to $234,740 (Tract 7212.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7212.10Galveston County | 7,110 | $166,836 |
| Tract 7205.06Galveston County | 5,588 | $139,416 |
| Tract 7207.03Galveston County | 5,224 | $106,250 |
| Tract 7212.05Galveston County | 5,079 | $105,827 |
| Tract 7214.03Galveston County | 5,072 | $98,815 |
| Tract 7205.07Galveston County | 4,759 | $141,857 |
| Tract 7212.06Galveston County | 4,670 | $208,182 |
| Tract 7205.05Galveston County | 4,500 | $136,770 |
| Tract 7212.07Galveston County | 4,361 | $126,023 |
| Tract 7206.03Galveston County | 4,855 | $87,742 |
| Tract 7205.01Galveston County | 4,150 | $127,175 |
| Tract 7207.02Galveston County | 4,134 | $83,571 |
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 League City) · Census block assignment files
How does League City compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, League City is the 256th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 34th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
League City ranks 110th 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 | 34th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 364th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 175th | 979 |
| Median household income | 110th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 132nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 171st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 660th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 125th | 877 |
| Median age | 419th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 406th | 973 |
| Work from home | 217th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 281st | 976 |
League City's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare League City 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 League City?
3 of the 57 figures for League City 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 League City 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 League City.