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World Population Review
Galveston County, Texas Population 2021
Galveston County, Texas's estimated population is 350,701 with a growth rate of 1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galveston County, Texas is the 18th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 292,484 and has seen a growth of 19.90% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 350,701 | 4,281 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 346,420 | 4,281 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 342,139 | 4,281 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 337,858 | 3,225 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 334,633 | 5,813 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 328,820 | 7,846 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 320,974 | 7,607 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 313,367 | 6,778 | 2.21% |
| 2013 | 306,589 | 5,540 | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 301,049 | 5,444 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 295,605 | 3,121 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 292,484 | 75,085 | 34.54% |
| 1990 | 217,399 | 21,459 | 10.95% |
| 1980 | 195,940 | 26,128 | 15.39% |
| 1970 | 169,812 | 29,448 | 20.98% |
| 1960 | 140,364 | 27,298 | 24.14% |
| 1950 | 113,066 | 31,893 | 39.29% |
| 1940 | 81,173 | 16,772 | 26.04% |
| 1930 | 64,401 | 11,251 | 21.17% |
| 1920 | 53,150 | 8,671 | 19.49% |
| 1910 | 44,479 | 363 | 0.82% |
| 1900 | 44,116 | 12,640 | 40.16% |
| 1890 | 31,476 | 7,355 | 30.49% |
| 1880 | 24,121 | 8,831 | 57.76% |
| 1870 | 15,290 | 7,061 | 85.81% |
| 1860 | 8,229 | 3,700 | 81.70% |
| 1850 | 4,529 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.24%
County Website
State
Founded
1838
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
292,484
Growth Since 2010
19.90%
Galveston County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262,336 | 78.81% |
| Black or African American | 41,809 | 12.56% |
| Asian | 10,946 | 3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 9,568 | 2.87% |
| Some Other Race | 6,797 | 2.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,306 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.04% |
Galveston County, Texas Population by Race
Galveston County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Galveston County, Texas Population by Age
Galveston County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 121,438 | 2.69 | 67.5 |
| Married | 63,396 | 3.28 | 81.3 |
| Non Family | 36,452 | 1.26 | 52.4 |
| Female | 16,324 | 3.38 | 53.2 |
| Male | 5,266 | 3.33 | 50.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
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Galveston County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,492 | 4.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,029 | 6.73% |
| High School Graduate | 55,542 | 24.89% |
| Some College | 52,590 | 23.57% |
| Associates Degree | 21,077 | 9.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45,665 | 20.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 23,772 | 10.65% |
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Galveston County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Galveston County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 137,755 | 130,342 | 50,027 |
| Hispanic | 46,854 | 34,728 | 8,080 |
| Black | 27,266 | 23,578 | 5,818 |
| Asian | 7,579 | 6,594 | 4,248 |
| 2+ Races | 4,454 | 4,023 | 1,487 |
| Other Race | 4,190 | 2,806 | 530 |
| Native American | 1,034 | 767 | 233 |
| Islander | 80 | 80 | 9 |
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 56.05%.
Galveston County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$48,793
Average Earnings
$60,630
Average Male
$37,964
Average Female
Galveston County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Galveston County, Texas Language by Age
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Galveston County, Texas Language
79.94% of Galveston County, Texas residents speak only English, while 20.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.85% of the population.
Galveston County, Texas Language
Galveston County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 187,629 | 15,500 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 80,560 | 15,286 | 18.97% |
| Black | 40,214 | 7,970 | 19.82% |
| Other | 6,689 | 1,062 | 15.88% |
| Multiple | 9,429 | 1,061 | 11.25% |
| Asian | 10,814 | 1,043 | 9.64% |
| Native | 1,265 | 276 | 21.82% |
| Islander | 123 | 13 | 10.57% |
12.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.49%
Male Poverty Rate
13.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Galveston County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galveston County, Texas is Native, with 21.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galveston County, Texas is White, with 8.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.22%.
Galveston County, Texas Poverty
Galveston County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Galveston County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Galveston County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Galveston County, Texas Marital Status
Galveston County, Texas Veterans by War
Galveston County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,267 | 9.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,785 | 4.99% |
| Black | 2,593 | 8.32% |
| 2+ Races | 339 | 6.31% |
| Other Race | 240 | 4.94% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 51 | 4.55% |
Galveston County, Texas Veterans by Race
Galveston County, Texas Veterans by Education
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6.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
Galveston County, Texas Veterans by Education
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64.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Galveston County, Texas Employment by Age
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Galveston County, Texas Employment by Race
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Galveston County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.15%
Native Born
9.85%
Foreign Born
5.76%
Non Citizen
4.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.15% of Galveston County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 63.77% having been born in Texas. 5.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Galveston County, Texas Place of Birth
- 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