Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County: County in Texas, United States
About
Galveston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 291,309 and a population density of 129 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 345,089 inhabitants. Its county seat is Galveston. The county was created 185 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Galveston County
| Population : | 345,089 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2261 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 57% |
| Land as percent of area : | 43% |
| Named for : | Galveston Bay |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital : | Galveston |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:43:07 (2nd February 2023) |
| Density : | 153 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Galveston County is located at 29°17'52"N 94°48'39"W (29.2976700, -94.8108700). It has 3 neighbors: Brazoria County, Chambers County and Harris County.
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The largest city of Galveston County is League City with a population of 107,536. Other cities include, Texas City population 50,094, Galveston population 50,085, Friendswood population 40,011 and Dickinson population 21,216. See all Galveston County cities & populated places.
Galveston County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Galveston County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| League City | 107,536 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Texas City | 50,094 | City in Galveston County, Texas |
| Galveston | 50,085 | County seat of Galveston County, Texas, United States; port and coastal city |
| 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Galveston County
Galveston County has 3 neighbours.
- Brazoria County county in Texas, United States
- Chambers County county in Texas, United States
- Harris County county in Texas, United States
- Galveston
Demographics
The population of Galveston County increased by 15.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 291,309 | - | census |
| 2011 | 295,605 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 301,049 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 306,589 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 313,367 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 320,974 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 328,820 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 334,633 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 337,858 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 342,139 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 345,089 | 0.85% | estimation process |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
