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 237 years ago in 1784.
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 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:27:18 (23rd January 2022) |
| Density : | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 42℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Galveston is located at 29°18'5"N 94°47'52"W (29.3013500, -94.7977000).
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Weather
Galveston forecast: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. more
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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 |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 73,447 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 77,731 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 74,129 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 77,742 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.7% |
| White only, percent : | 95.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,847 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 38,585 |
Galveston zip code is 77550.
County name: Galveston, County
fips: 48167
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 38,585 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $107,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,066 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $430 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $607 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 71 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 29,644 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| 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 : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 137,192 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 292,208 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 836,124 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 781,086 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,150 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,089 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,781 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,651 |
| 2019 total employment : | 19,890 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 754,735 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 4,506 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,941 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,513 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,579 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,619 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 638 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,851 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 72.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,074.37 |
Best Things to Do in Galveston
1 Moody Gardens
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1 Subway
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Other Places in Galveston
1 Texas Department Criminal Justice Hospital
809 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Galveston City Hall
823 Rosenberg St, Galveston, TX 77550 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
