Galveston County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Galveston County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Galveston County, Texas has a population of 358,990, the 16th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $86,105 and the median home value is $314,600. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Galveston County Quick Facts

Population 358,990

Median Household Income $86,105

Median Home Value $314,600

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 67.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.8%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 14

Population 358,990 16th of 254

Median Income $86,105 10% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Galveston County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	354,721	358,990	+1.2%
Median household income	$85,348	$86,105	+0.9%
Median home value	$284,900	$314,600	+10.4%

Median Household Income

Galveston

$86,105

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Galveston

$314,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 15.4%

$50K-$100K 25.8%

$100K+ 44.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

12.0%

$200K+

14.6%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.6%

Renter 32.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,404/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

22.9%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Galveston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Texas City	55,364	$68,776	16.2%	$217,300
Galveston	53,424	$55,631	21.4%	$326,000
Dickinson	21,753	$91,779	12.0%	$278,000
La Marque	19,268	$71,102	15.6%	$206,900
Santa Fe	12,901	$99,190	10.4%	$325,800
Bacliff	9,541	$51,458	28.9%	$201,500
Hitchcock	7,563	$74,157	14.4%	$188,300
San Leon	6,458	$75,446	8.5%	$183,100
Bolivar Peninsula	2,951	$75,547	12.2%	$315,500
Kemah	2,168	$85,357	29.4%	$281,100
Bayou Vista	1,754	$120,455	7.6%	$375,600
Tiki Island	1,210	$129,063	2.5%	$678,900
Clear Lake Shores	1,140	$111,818	14.6%	$463,400
Jamaica Beach	967	$94,318	8.9%	$333,500

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Population Overview

Galveston County is located in Texas with a total population of 358,990. It is the 16th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Galveston County is 38.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Galveston County is $86,105. This is 10% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $314,600. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 67.6% 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 53.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%.

Education

34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Galveston County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Galveston County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Galveston County, Texas?

Galveston County has a population of 358,990, making it the 16th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Galveston County?

The median household income in Galveston County is $86,105 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Galveston County, Texas?

Galveston County contains 14 Census-designated places.