Jamaica Beach, Texas
Jamaica Beach: City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
About
Jamaica Beach is a city located in the county of Galveston in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 983 and a population density of 497 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,076 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jamaica Beach
| Population | 1,076 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Galveston County |
| Phone Area Codes | 409 |
| Area | 1.98 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.1897,-94.9797 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:23:02 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 544 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Jamaica Beach is located at 29°11'23"N 94°58'47"W (29.1896800, -94.9796500).
Jamaica Beach map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jamaica Beach
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jamaica Beach increased by 8.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 983 | - | census |
| 2011 | 994 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,003 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,010 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,026 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,039 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,058 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,075 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,078 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,079 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,076 | -0.28% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jamaica Beach, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224961 | Galveston College | Galveston (TX) | 77550-7496 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jamaica Beach, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Jamaica Beach.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Lyon Post Office | Galveston (TX) | 77551 |
Other cities in Galveston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Galveston County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| League City | 107,536 | The second most populous city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| Texas City | 50,094 | A city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| Galveston | 50,085 | A city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| Friendswood | 40,011 | A city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Jamaica Beach distances to largest Texas cities