Galveston County, Texas Population 2022
Galveston County, Texas's estimated population is 362,556 with a growth rate of 1.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galveston County, Texas is the 16th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 291,309 and has seen a growth of 24.46% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 4,529 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 8,229 | 3,700 | 81.70% |
| 1870 | 15,290 | 7,061 | 85.81% |
| 1880 | 24,121 | 8,831 | 57.76% |
| 1890 | 31,476 | 7,355 | 30.49% |
| 1900 | 44,116 | 12,640 | 40.16% |
| 1910 | 44,479 | 363 | 0.82% |
| 1920 | 53,150 | 8,671 | 19.49% |
| 1930 | 64,401 | 11,251 | 21.17% |
| 1940 | 81,173 | 16,772 | 26.04% |
| 1950 | 113,066 | 31,893 | 39.29% |
| 1960 | 140,364 | 27,298 | 24.14% |
| 1970 | 169,812 | 29,448 | 20.98% |
| 1980 | 195,940 | 26,128 | 15.39% |
| 1990 | 217,399 | 21,459 | 10.95% |
| 2010 | 291,309 | 73,910 | 34.00% |
| 2011 | 297,246 | 5,937 | 2.04% |
| 2012 | 303,183 | 5,937 | 2.00% |
| 2013 | 309,120 | 5,937 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 315,057 | 5,937 | 1.92% |
| 2015 | 320,994 | 5,937 | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 326,931 | 5,937 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 332,868 | 5,937 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 338,805 | 5,937 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 344,742 | 5,937 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 350,682 | 5,940 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 356,619 | 5,937 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 362,556 | 5,937 | 1.66% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253,941 | 75.22% |
| Black or African American | 42,794 | 12.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,266 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 11,442 | 3.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 7,433 | 2.20% |
| Two or More Races | 20,636 | 6.11% |
Galveston County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125,204 | 2.65 | 67.5 |
| Married | 64,366 | 3.28 | 82.4 |
| Male | 5,404 | 3.38 | 50.9 |
| Female | 15,894 | 3.32 | 53 |
| Non Family | 39,540 | 1.25 | 51.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,086 | 4.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,559 | 6.41% |
| High School Graduate | 55,832 | 24.59% |
| Some College | 52,811 | 23.26% |
| Associates Degree | 21,814 | 9.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48,194 | 21.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,717 | 10.89% |
Galveston County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8,057 | 7,376 | 4,755 |
| White | 138,515 | 131,275 | 51,997 |
| Native American | 1,076 | 909 | 400 |
| 2+ Races | 11,141 | 9,106 | 2,994 |
| Black | 27,882 | 24,457 | 6,150 |
| Hispanic | 48,608 | 36,895 | 8,508 |
| Other Race | 4,335 | 3,005 | 639 |
| Islander | 45 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.02%.
$49,816
Average Earnings
$61,431
Average Male
$39,322
Average Female
Galveston County, Texas Language by Age
Galveston County, Texas Language
80.41% of Galveston County, Texas residents speak only English, while 19.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.51% of the population.
Galveston County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40,973 | 7,489 | 18.28% |
| Hispanic | 82,886 | 13,137 | 15.85% |
| Native | 1,220 | 172 | 14.10% |
| Multiple | 20,376 | 2,013 | 9.88% |
| Asian | 11,298 | 912 | 8.07% |
| White | 188,427 | 14,296 | 7.59% |
| Islander | 88 | 3 | 3.41% |
| Other | 1,111 | NaN% |
10.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.82%
Male Poverty Rate
12.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Galveston County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galveston County, Texas is Black, with 18.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galveston County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.50%.
Galveston County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Galveston County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Galveston County, Texas Marriage
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.
Galveston County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,667 | 9.07% |
| Black | 2,675 | 8.42% |
| Native American | 50 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 119 | 1.31% |
| Islander | 3 | 9.09% |
| Other Race | 149 | 2.92% |
| 2+ Races | 609 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 2,548 | 4.41% |
Galveston County, Texas Veterans by Education
6.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
64%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
64.56%
Born in Galveston County, Texas
90.37%
Native Born
9.63%
Foreign Born
5.31%
Non Citizen
4.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.37% of Galveston County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 64.56% having been born in Texas. 5.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990