Galveston County, Texas

Total Population: 354,721

County Seat: Galveston

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Median Home Value

$284,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$85,348

Across all households

Median Age

38.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

34.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.8%
Hispanic or Latino25.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.0%
Two or More Races3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.3%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.9%

65 Years and Over

15.3%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.8%

No Health Insurance

13.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$85,348

Mean Household Income

$112,903

Per Capita Income

$44,123

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$284,900

Median Rent

$1,360/mo

Total Housing Units

159,379

Owner-Occupied

67.5%

Renter-Occupied

32.5%

Vacancy Rate

13.0%

Married Couple Households

51.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.4%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

92.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48167.