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Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County, Texas. Galveston County had 372,207 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 17 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 103 census tracts. GEOID 48167.
Galveston County is one of the 10 counties of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
372,207
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 350,682 · ACS 2020-2024: 358,990
Median household income
$86,105
±$2,507 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$314,600
±$5,354 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,404
±$28 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Galveston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 350,682 residents in Galveston County. The Census Bureau estimates 372,207 for July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 358,990 over 379 square miles of land.
| Measure | Galveston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 358,990 | 30,188,424 | +26,105 |
| Households | 140,660±969 | 10,992,816 | +19,222 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.02 | 2.69 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 161,868±113 | 12,128,515 | +15,423 |
Galveston County's population since 2000
From 250,158 in 2000 to 372,207 in 2025: up 48.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Galveston County?
Galveston County holds 17 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is League City with 119,905 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| League City | 114,392 | $121,099 |
|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 53,695 | $55,631 |
| Texas City | 51,898 | $68,776 |
| Friendswood | 41,213 | $126,508 |
| Dickinson | 20,847 | $91,779 |
| La Marque | 18,030 | $71,102 |
| Santa Fe | 12,735 | $99,190 |
| Bacliff | 9,677 | $51,458 |
| Hitchcock | 7,301 | $74,157 |
| San Leon | 6,135 | $75,446 |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,769 | $75,547 |
| Kemah | 1,807 | $85,357 |
| Bayou Vista | 1,763 | $120,455 |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,258 | $111,818 |
| Tiki Island | 1,106 | $129,063 |
| Jamaica BeachGEOID 4837252 | 1,078 | $94,318 |
| Seabrook | 13,618 | $102,726 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Galveston County?
The median resident of Galveston County is 38.8 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.4%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Galveston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±0.4 | 35.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.4% | 39.7% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.0%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.9%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.5%±0.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±0.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.6%±0.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9%±0.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.8%±0.9 pts | 33.8% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6%±0.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Galveston County earn?
Half of Galveston County's 140,660 households earn less than $86,105 a year (±$2,507), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $90,247 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,142 after inflation. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Galveston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,105±$2,507 | $78,476 | −$4,142 |
| Mean household income | $114,254±$2,370 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,946±$965 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7%±0.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±1.7 pts | 18.7% | −2.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±0.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±0.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Galveston County?
Owners occupy 67.6% of Galveston County's occupied homes and renters 32.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,600 by its owner (±$5,354). The median renter pays $1,404 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Galveston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,600±$5,354 | $283,800 | +$69,446 |
| Median gross rent | $1,404±$28 | $1,403 | +$77 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3%±2.5 pts | 42.3% | +6.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,245±$37 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.6%±0.9 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 161,868±113 | 12,128,515 | +15,423 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9%±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.6%±0.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Galveston County building?
Builders took permits for 2,525 new housing units across Galveston County in 2025 (2,521 single-family), 6.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Galveston County get to work?
77.2% of Galveston County's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Galveston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9%±0.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±1.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±0.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | +7.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min±0.5 | 26.7 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 are Galveston County's census tracts?
Galveston County is divided into 103 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,655 (Tract 7246) to $234,740 (Tract 7212.11).
All 103 census tracts of Galveston County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Galveston County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 79th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 254 |
| Median household income | 27th of 253 |
| Median home value | 24th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 163rd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 252 |
| Median age | 136th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Galveston County 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' school search.