Galveston County's estimated 2026 population is 377,047 with a growth rate of 1.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galveston County is the 16th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 292,492 and has seen a growth of 28.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 38 years
There are 274,306 adults, (56,604 of whom are seniors) in Galveston County.
Female: 181,882 (50.7%)
Male: 177,108 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Galveston County includes 60.33% White, 12.29% Black or African American, 5% other race, 3.4% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216,591 | 60.33% |
| Two or more races | 65,884 | 18.35% |
| Black or African American | 44,109 | 12.29% |
| Other race | 17,948 | 5% |
| Asian | 12,211 | 3.4% |
| Native American | 1,950 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 297 | 0.08% |
Galveston County's average per capita income is $59,907. Household income levels show a median of $86,105. The poverty rate stands at 11.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,759 | $154,458 |
| Families | $110,721 | $137,007 |
| Households | $86,105 | $114,254 |
| Non Families | $45,390 | $63,239 |
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