Galveston County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Galveston County?
There are 422,292 residents in Galveston County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.49% are males and 50.51% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.38% of the resident pool in Galveston County, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.14%. Additionally, 5.48% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 351,647 people in Galveston County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 422,292 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 208,985 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 213,307 | 0.9% |
Male Population 49.49%
Female Population 50.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 369,002 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 30,146 | 5.0% |
| Not Citizen | 23,144 | 1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.14%
Not Citizen 5.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,751 | 6.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 33,526 | -5.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 22,669 | 0.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 7,816 | 5.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 351,647 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 8.03%
Moved from Same State 5.43%
Moved from Different State 1.87%
Same House as Last Year 84.25%
What are the employment statistics in Galveston County?
White-collar workers make up 78.1% of the working population in Galveston County, while blue-collar employees account for 21.9%. There are also 18,337 entrepreneurs in Galveston County (9.07% of the workforce); 135,385 workers employed in private companies (66.96%); and 35,887 people working in governmental institutions (17.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 157,913 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 44,278 | 2.9% |
White Collar 78.1%
Blue Collar 21.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 18,337 | 4.2% |
| Private Companies | 135,385 | 1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 35,887 | 6.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,582 | 1.9% |
Self Employees 9.07%
Private Companies 66.96%
Governmental Workers 17.75%
Not for Profit Companies 6.22%
How many households are there in Galveston County?
There are a total of 160,411 households in Galveston County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.98% of these Galveston County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.02%. Additionally, 33.08% of households have children and 66.92% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 160,411 | 2.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 110,645 | 2.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 49,766 | 3.5% |
Family Households 68.98%
Non-Family Households 31.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 53,069 | -0.0% |
| Households without Children | 107,342 | 4.0% |
Households with Children 33.08%
Households without Children 66.92%
What are the median and average incomes in Galveston County?
The average annual household income in Galveston County is $96,057, while the median household income sits at $72,501 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,199, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $89,440. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,355 and $54,899, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,057 | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $72,501 | 6.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 368,061 | 1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Galveston County?
There are 184,689 housing units in Galveston County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 160,411 occupied housing units in Galveston County, 67.77% are owner-occupied, while 32.23% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.67% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $254,750. In general, housing costs reach $1,189 per month in Galveston County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 184,689 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 8,511 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,100 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,218 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17,924 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,137 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27,436 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24,746 | -0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 34,971 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 25,309 | 11.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,337 | 157.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 160,411 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 108,703 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $51,708 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 67.77%
Renter Occupied 32.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 62,686 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 46,017 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $254,750 | 15.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $214,600 | 17.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,189 | 12.1% |
With Mortgage 57.67%
Without Mortgage 42.33%
What is the level of education in Galveston County?
Approximately 30.13% of the population in Galveston County holds a high school degree (that's 100,518 residents), while 28.32% have attained a college certificate (94,481 locals) and 19.42% have a bachelor's degree (64,782 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,964 | 7.5% |
| Some High School | 100,518 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 94,481 | 1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 29,560 | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 64,782 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 30,301 | 3.4% |
No High School 4.19%
Some High School 30.13%
Some College 28.32%
Associate Degree 8.86%
Bachelor's Degree 19.42%
Graduate Degree 9.08%
What is the marital status of Galveston County residents?
A total of 98,821 people in Galveston County have never been married (which represents 28.8% of the total population), while 184,429 of them are wedded (53.74%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,197 (1.51%) and 38,054 (11.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 98,821 | 1.6% |
| Married | 184,429 | 1.8% |
| Separated | 5,197 | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 16,684 | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 38,054 | 38,054.0% |
Never Married 28.8%
Married 53.74%
Separated 1.51%
Widowed 4.86%
Divorced 11.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Galveston County?
The top three means of transportation people in Galveston County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 175,268 residents commute by car, 2,417 prefer going to work by walking and 1,007 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 175,268 | 1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 905 | -25.7% |
| Ferryboat | 19 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 1,007 | -8.3% |
| Motorcycle | 247 | 13.3% |
| TaxiCab | 296 | 12.1% |
| Walk | 2,417 | -15.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Galveston County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77510 | 13,506 | 5,104 | $92,344.00 | $112,822.00 |
| 77511 | 50,799 | 17,517 | $74,466.00 | $88,823.00 |
| 77517 | 6,160 | 2,140 | $81,618.00 | $99,921.00 |
| 77518 | 10,313 | 3,629 | $52,246.00 | $75,633.00 |
| 77539 | 47,240 | 17,641 | $83,707.00 | $98,661.00 |
| 77546 | 53,830 | 18,777 | $117,118.00 | $147,669.00 |
| 77550 | 23,215 | 11,282 | $47,366.00 | $71,701.00 |
| 77551 | 22,521 | 9,174 | $56,620.00 | $83,807.00 |
| 77554 | 9,825 | 4,628 | $86,912.00 | $133,097.00 |
| 77563 | 10,382 | 4,221 | $77,917.00 | $95,947.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.