Galena Park, Texas
Galena Park: City in Harris County, Texas, United States
About
Galena Park is a city located in the county of Harris in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,887 and a population density of 842 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,559 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Galena Park
| Population : | 10,559 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Harris County |
| Postal code : | 77547 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 713 |
| Area : | 12.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:36:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 817 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Galena Park is located at 29°44'1"N 95°13'49"W (29.7335600, -95.2302100).
Galena Park map
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Official website of Galena Park
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Galena Park decreased by 3.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,990 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,078 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,118 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,159 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,147 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,086 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,008 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,891 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,757 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,559 | -1.88% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,328 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 43,327 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,434 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 43,356 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.8% |
| White only, percent : | 97.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,390 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,393 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,393 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $167,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,245 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $508 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $727 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 44 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,235 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,071 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,938 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 124,024 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 533,564 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,497 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,966 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,309 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 811 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,781 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 253,085 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,125 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,968 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,563 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 828 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,866 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,383 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 52.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 823.44 |
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People born in Galena Park (2)
People born in Galena Park, including American-football player Jomal Wiltz, football player Emeke Egbule, .
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Schools in Galena Park
College & universities near Galena Park, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380067 | Houston Training School-Main Campus | Houston (TX) | 77026 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Galena Park, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Galena Park
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Galena Park Post Office | Galena Park (TX) | 77547 |
Other cities in Harris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harris County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Pasadena | 149,440 | The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Baytown | 77,288 | The most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Atascocita | 65,844 | Census designated place |
| Spring | 54,298 | Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Channelview | 38,289 | Census designated place |
| La Porte | 35,775 | City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Deer Park | 32,913 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Katy | 23,889 | City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area |
| Cloverleaf | 22,942 | Census designated place |
| Bellaire | 18,906 | Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States |
| Brownwood | 18,208 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| South Houston | 17,446 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Aldine | 15,869 | Census designated place |
| Humble | 15,539 | City in Texas |
| West University Place | 15,496 | City in Harris County, Texas, U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Galena Park distances to largest Texas cities