Galveston Population

2010–2026

1,272

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Galveston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,272-10.08%
20251,273-40.31%
20241,277-60.47%
20231,283+90.71%
20221,274+40.31%
20211,270-80.63%
20201,278+181.43%
20191,260-100.79%
20181,270+20.16%
20171,268-50.39%

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Galveston Demographics

48.8median age

Median age

Female51.4 yrs
Male42.9 yrs

Adults

1,160
219 seniors · 19%941 other adults

Sex

Female 49.6% · 676Male 50.4% · 687

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 14 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Galveston Income

$56,927median household income

Median household income

$56,927

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,463

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.6%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Galveston Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%58%63%
Never married17%24%11%
Divorced17%14%19%
Widowed5%3%7%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201