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Galveston County

State:
Texas
County Seat:
Galveston

Galveston County's estimated 2025 population is 370,458 with a growth rate of 1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galveston County is the 16th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 292,492 and has seen a growth of 26.66% since that time.

370,458
Total Population
977
Population Density (miĀ²)
16
Population Rank (State)
4.4K 1.19%
Annual Population Growth

Galveston County Population

Galveston County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Galveston County includes 64.46% White, 12.35% Black or African American, 4.39% other race, 3.34% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White228,66364.46%
Two or more races53,39615.05%
Black or African American43,82012.35%
Other race15,5704.39%
Asian11,8423.34%
Native American1,3190.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1110.03%

Galveston County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Galveston County's average per capita income is $58,531. Household income levels show a median of $85,348. The poverty rate stands at 11.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$127,834$152,466
Families$107,271$134,524
Households$85,348$112,903
Non Families$45,712$62,140

$58,531

Average Income

$85,348

Median Household Income

11.15%

Poverty Rate