Galveston , Galveston County, Texas
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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 50,446 inhabitants.
The city was created 236 years ago in 1784.
Galveston has a total area of 209.34 square miles (542.2 km2).
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Galveston, TX Quick Facts
| Population : | 50,446 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas |
| 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 : | 18:42:34 (17th April 2021) |
| Density : | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 5.36% (2010-2019) |
The population of Galveston increased by 5.36% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 47,743 | census |
| 2011 | 47,555 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,100 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,658 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,251 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,691 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 50,186 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,569 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,396 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,446 | estimation process |
People born in Galveston, TX (192)
People born in Galveston, TX, 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, TX.
- 40 Glocc (American rapper)
- Kay Bailey Hutchison (American politician)
- Valerie Perrine (American actress and model)
- Tracy Scoggins (American actress)
- Jonathan Pollard (U.S. civilian intelligence analyst turned Israeli spy)
- Liana Liberato (American actress)
- Esther Phillips (American R&B singer)
- Jack Johnson (American boxer)
- Sara Haden (American actress)
- Javon Walker (American football player)
- Marlon Ramsey (Track and field athlete)
- Ahmard Hall (United States Marine)
- Amanda Dyar (American actor and author)
- Larry Coryell (American guitarist)
- Casey Hampton (American football player, defensive lineman)
- Edward Sedgwick (film director, screenwriter)
- Dez Bryant (American football player)
- Damon Jones (American basketball player)
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 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Galveston, Indiana town in Indiana, United States
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 | 40,290 | City in Texas, United States |
| Dickinson | 21,129 | City in North Dakota |
| La Marque | 17,319 | City in Texas |
| Santa Fe | 13,449 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Hitchcock | 7,914 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Kemah | 2,019 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Bayou Vista | 1,633 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,215 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Jamaica Beach | 1,079 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Galveston, TX distances to biggest Texas cities
- Official Website
Official website of Galveston, TX