Galena Park is a city located in Harris County Texas. Galena Park has a 2024 population of 10,132. Galena Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.35% annually and its population has decreased by -5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,688 in 2020.
The average household income in Galena Park is $62,430 with a poverty rate of 30.43%. The median age in Galena Park is 28 years: 26.1 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galena Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,578 | 52.42% |
| Two or more races | 3,795 | 35.66% |
| Other race | 656 | 6.16% |
| Black or African American | 381 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 195 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,906 | 3.66 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 1,471 | 4.13 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 704 | 4.29 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 478 | 1.47 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 253 | 3.31 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
3.95
Average Family Size
3.66
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 845 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 2.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 324 | 5.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 1.18% |
| High School Graduate | 2,007 | 35.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,216 | 21.42% |
| Some College | 1,084 | 19.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,957 | 3,063 | 290 |
| 2+ Races | 2,134 | 1,278 | 62 |
| Other Race | 444 | 250 | 26 |
| White | 379 | 302 | 62 |
| Black | 292 | 202 | 39 |
| Asian | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 36 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,210 | $0 | $27,692 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,924 | $34,934 | $15,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,163 | $32,219 | $16,569 |
| Overall | $30,821 | $35,980 | $24,692 |
| Some College | $39,650 | $39,231 | $40,625 |
$30,821
Average Earnings
$35,980
Average Male
$24,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
17.97% of Galena Park residents speak only English, while 82.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 81.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,588 | 3,052 | 31.83% |
| Multiple | 3,795 | 1,290 | 33.99% |
| Other | 656 | 156 | 23.78% |
| White | 454 | 107 | 23.57% |
| Asian | 66 | 60 | 90.91% |
| Black | 381 | 28 | 7.35% |
30.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.42%
Male Poverty Rate
33.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galena Park is Asian, with 90.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galena Park is Black, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.42% |
| High School | 21.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.23% |
| Some College | 14.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.92% |
| Female Employed | 20.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 8.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,105 | $65,573 |
| Households | $45,614 | $62,430 |
| Married Families | $70,110 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,524 | $30,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
150
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 105 | 1.7% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 3.94% |
| White | 39 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 6 | 16.67% |
| Black | 5 | 1.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.56%
Born in Galena Park
68.67%
Native Born
31.33%
Foreign Born
19.78%
Non Citizen
11.55%
Naturalized
68.67% of Galena Park residents were born in the United States, with 57.56% having been born in Texas. 19.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,437 | -139 | -1.45% |
| 2028 | 9,576 | -139 | -1.43% |
| 2027 | 9,715 | -139 | -1.41% |
| 2026 | 9,854 | -139 | -1.39% |
| 2025 | 9,993 | -139 | -1.37% |
| 2024 | 10,132 | -139 | -1.35% |
| 2023 | 10,271 | -101 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 10,372 | -97 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 10,469 | -219 | -2.05% |
| 2020 | 10,688 | -52 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 10,740 | -135 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 10,875 | -120 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 10,995 | -79 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 11,074 | -65 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 11,139 | -12 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 11,151 | 43 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 11,108 | 36 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 11,072 | 87 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 10,985 | 79 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 10,906 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,592 | 559 | 5.57% |
| 1990 | 10,033 | 154 | 1.56% |
| 1980 | 9,879 | -600 | -5.73% |
| 1970 | 10,479 | -373 | -3.44% |
| 1960 | 10,852 | 1,415 | 14.99% |