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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228,663 | 64.46% |
| Two or more races | 53,396 | 15.05% |
| Black or African American | 43,820 | 12.35% |
| Other race | 15,570 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 11,842 | 3.34% |
| Native American | 1,319 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 111 | 0.03% |
Married
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Never Married
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%.
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 |
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