Galveston County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Galveston County is located in Texas with a total population of 354,721. It is the 16th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Galveston County is 38.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Galveston County is $85,348. This is 12% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $284,900. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Galveston County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.9%.

Education

34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Galveston County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.