Friendswood, Texas Population 2022
Friendswood is a city located in Galveston County Texas. Friendswood has a 2020 population of 42,295. Friendswood is currently growing at a rate of 1.30% annually and its population has increased by 2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,213 in 2010.
The average household income in Friendswood is $148,877 with a poverty rate of 3.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,394 per month, and the median house value is $300,100. The median age in Friendswood is 39.4 years, 38.3 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
Friendswood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Friendswoodwas:
- White: 83.51%
- Asian: 7.92%
- Two or more races: 4.28%
- Black or African American: 3.03%
- Other race: 1.07%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,316 | 83.51% |
| Black or African American | 1,209 | 3.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 3,161 | 7.92% |
| Some Other Race | 425 | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1,706 | 4.28% |
Friendswood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,540 | 2.93 | 76.6 |
| Married | 8,793 | 3.46 | 86.7 |
| Male | 449 | 3.32 | 64.6 |
| Female | 1,185 | 3.42 | 69 |
| Non Family | 3,113 | 1.18 | 53 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 474 | 1.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 555 | 2.16% |
| High School Graduate | 4,683 | 18.18% |
| Some College | 5,430 | 21.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,217 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,668 | 29.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,727 | 18.35% |
Friendswood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,067 | 1,901 | 1,129 |
| White | 19,302 | 18,976 | 9,625 |
| 2+ Races | 576 | 484 | 281 |
| Black | 775 | 712 | 338 |
| Hispanic | 3,302 | 2,856 | 1,112 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 7 |
| Other Race | 297 | 185 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.62%.
$63,198
Average Earnings
$77,122
Average Male
$50,930
Average Female
Friendswood Language by Age
Friendswood Language
86.73% of Friendswood residents speak only English, while 13.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.01% of the population.
Friendswood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,183 | 121 | 10.23% |
| Multiple | 1,699 | 144 | 8.48% |
| Hispanic | 5,768 | 332 | 5.76% |
| White | 28,343 | 867 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 3,161 | 25 | 0.79% |
| Other | 45 | NaN% |
3.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.37%
Male Poverty Rate
4.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Friendswood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Friendswood is Black, with 10.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Friendswood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.17%.
Friendswood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Friendswood Married by Age and Sex
Friendswood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Friendswood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,202 | 8.80% |
| Black | 96 | 11.52% |
| Native American | 10 | 27.78% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.22% |
| Other Race | 16 | 4.95% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 7.04% |
Friendswood Veterans by Education
2.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.46%
Born in Friendswood
90.73%
Native Born
9.27%
Foreign Born
3.85%
Non Citizen
5.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.73% of Friendswood residents were born in the United States, with 59.46% having been born in Texas. 3.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,675 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 10,719 | 5,044 | 6.57% |
| 1990 | 22,814 | 12,095 | 7.85% |
| 2000 | 29,037 | 6,223 | 2.44% |
| 2010 | 35,805 | 6,768 | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 36,346 | 541 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 36,887 | 541 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 37,428 | 541 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 37,969 | 541 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 38,510 | 541 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 39,051 | 541 | 1.40% |
| 2017 | 39,592 | 541 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 40,133 | 541 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 40,674 | 541 | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 41,213 | 539 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 41,754 | 541 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 42,295 | 541 | 1.30% |