Galveston Galveston County, Texas
Galveston: County seat of Galveston County, Texas, United States; port and coastal city
About
Galveston is a city located in the county of Galveston in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,743 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 50,085 inhabitants.
The city was created 236 years ago in 1784.
Geography
Galveston is located at 29°18'5"N 94°47'52"W (29.3013500, -94.7977000).
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Weather
Galveston forecast: Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. more
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Galveston Quick Facts
| Population : | 50,085 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Galveston County |
| Different from : | Galveston Island |
| Postal code : | 77550–77555 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 409 |
| Area : | 542.2 km2 |
| Named for : | Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Capital city : | Galveston is capital of Galveston County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1785 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:39:14 (27th October 2021) |
| Density : | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 82℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Galveston increased by 4.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 47,743 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,555 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,100 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,658 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,251 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,691 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 50,186 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,569 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,396 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,446 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 50,085 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Local Places in Galveston
1 Galveston City Hall
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People born in Galveston (192)
People born in Galveston, including actor, singer and writer Ron Taylor, actress, director Katherine Helmond, singer-songwriter Barry White, you can see a list of people who born in Galveston.
- 40 Glocc (American rapper) he was born in 16/12/1979
- Kay Bailey Hutchison (American politician) she was born in 22/07/1943
- Valerie Perrine (American actress and model) she was born in 03/09/1943
- Tracy Scoggins (American actress) she was born in 13/11/1953
- Jonathan Pollard (U.S. civilian intelligence analyst turned Israeli spy) he was born in 07/08/1954
- Liana Liberato (American actress) she was born in 20/08/1995
- Esther Phillips (American R&B singer) she was born in 23/12/1935
- Jack Johnson (American boxer) he was born in 31/03/1878
- Sara Haden (American actress) she was born in 17/11/1899
- Javon Walker (American football player) he was born in 14/10/1978
- Marlon Ramsey (Track and field athlete) he was born in 11/09/1974
- Ahmard Hall (United States Marine) he was born in 13/11/1979
- Amanda Dyar (American actor and author) she was born in 06/01/1982
- Larry Coryell (American guitarist) he was born in 02/04/1943
- Casey Hampton (American football player, defensive lineman) he was born in 03/09/1977
- Edward Sedgwick (film director, screenwriter) he was born in 07/11/1889
- Dez Bryant (American football player) he was born in 04/11/1988
- Damon Jones (American basketball player) he was born in 25/08/1976
Schools in Galveston
College & universities near Galveston, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224961 | Galveston College | Galveston (TX) | 77550-7496 |
| 228653 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Galveston (TX) | 77555-0129 |
| 226408 | College of the Mainland | Texas City (TX) | 77591-2499 |
| 485810 | K & G 5 Star Barber College | League City (TX) | 77573 |
| 451857 | Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus | Webster (TX) | 77598 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Galveston, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Galveston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Galveston Post Office | Galveston (TX) | 77550 |
| Bob Lyon Post Office | Galveston (TX) | 77551 |
| Port Bolivar Post Office | Port Bolivar (TX) | 77650 |
| Texas City Post Office | Texas City (TX) | 77590 |
| La Marqu Post Office | La Marque (TX) | 77568 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Galveston , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 1,249 people.
Other cities in Galveston County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Galveston County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| League City | 107,536 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Texas City | 50,094 | City in Galveston County, Texas |
| Friendswood | 40,011 | City in Texas, United States |
| Dickinson | 21,216 | City in North Dakota |
| La Marque | 17,642 | City in Texas |
| Santa Fe | 13,461 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Bacliff | 8,619 | Census designated place |
| Hitchcock | 7,884 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| San Leon | 4,970 | Census designated place |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas |
| Kemah | 2,048 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Bayou Vista | 1,637 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,209 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Jamaica Beach | 1,076 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Galveston distances to largest Texas cities