Galveston County, TX

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2021 Population

347,084

2.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.531% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.8%

1.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$79,328

6.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$229,300

7.86% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

163,999

2.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Galveston County, TX had a population of 347k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $79,328. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Galveston County, TX grew from 337,600 to 347,084, a 2.81% increase and its median household income grew from $74,633 to $79,328, a 6.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Galveston County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (56%), White (Hispanic) (16.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.37%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%).

None of the households in Galveston County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Galveston County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Galveston County, TX are College of the Mainland (1,297 degrees awarded in 2021), The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1,235 degrees), and Galveston College (224961) (660 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Galveston County, TX was $229,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Galveston County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Galveston County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Galveston County, TX borders Brazoria County, TX, Chambers County, TX, and Harris County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Galveston County, TX is home to a population of 347k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.88% of Galveston County, TX residents were born outside of the country (34.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (194k people) in Galveston County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.7k White (Hispanic) and 41.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of Galveston County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Galveston County, TX was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Galveston County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Galveston County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
194k ± 951
White (Hispanic)
56.7k ± 2.56k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.7k ± 920

25.5%

Hispanic Population

88.5k people

25.5% of the people in Galveston County, TX are hispanic (88.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Galveston County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

9.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

34.3k people

9.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

32.5k people

As of 2021, 9.88% of Galveston County, TX residents (34.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Galveston County, TX was 9.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Galveston County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,532 ± 627
Gulf War (2001-)
5,156 ± 749
Gulf War (1990s)
3,823 ± 589

Galveston County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Galveston County, TX employs 164k people. The largest industries in Galveston County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,308 people), Manufacturing (17,435 people), and Educational Services (16,838 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($107,190), Manufacturing ($96,883), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,182).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

164k

2021 Value

± 3,968

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Galveston County, TX grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 159k employees to 164k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Galveston County, TX, are Management Occupations (19,885 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16,352 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,826 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Galveston County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

164k

2021 Value

± 3,968

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Galveston County, TX grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 159k employees to 164k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Galveston County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,308 people), Manufacturing (17,435 people), and Educational Services (16,838 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Galveston County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Galveston County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,728

Median earning men ± $2,246

$40,407

Median earning women ± $1,292

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($103,141), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,239), and Public Administration ($81,079).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,249), Wholesale Trade ($65,750), and Manufacturing ($63,989).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,428
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,533
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,123
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.15M
Manufacturing
$1.21M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$894k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Galveston County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Galveston County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Galveston County, TX awarded 3,207 degrees. The student population of Galveston County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,217 male students and 6,270 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Galveston County, TX are White (1,397 and 43.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (920 and 28.9%), Black or African American (411 and 12.9%), and Asian (307 and 9.65%).

The largest universities in Galveston County, TX by number of degrees awarded are College of the Mainland (1,297 and 40.4%), The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1,235 and 38.5%), and Galveston College (224961) (660 and 20.6%).

The most popular majors in Galveston County, TX are Registered Nursing (503 and 15.7%), General Studies (431 and 13.4%), and Medicine (240 and 7.48%).

The median tuition cost in Galveston County, TX for a public four year colleges is $2,550 for in-state students and $4,260 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 9,487 students enrolled in Galveston County, TX, 33.9% men and 66.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,860 records, of which 65.8% were women and 34.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
136 degrees awarded
Chemical Technology
95 degrees awarded
General Studies
431 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Galveston County, TX was Registered Nursing with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Galveston County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Mainland
1,297 degrees awarded
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
1,235 degrees awarded
Galveston College (224961)
660 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Mainland with 1,297 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,133 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Galveston County, TX, which is 0.546 times less than the 2,074 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,397 degrees mean that there were 1.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 920 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($940) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,969) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Galveston County, TX was $229,300 in 2021, which is 0.936 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $212,600 to $229,300, a 7.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Galveston County, TX is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Galveston County, TX have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Galveston County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Galveston County, TX is $79,328. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Galveston County, TX was Census Tract 7204 with a value of $183,493, followed by Census Tract 7203.02 and Census Tract 7202, with respective values of $130,164 and $124,231.

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Galveston County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.67%.

Housing

Property

$229,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,219

$89,528

Median Property Taxes

±$2,515

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Galveston County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Galveston County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Galveston County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Galveston County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7204
Census Tract 7203.02
Census Tract 7202

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Galveston County, TX was Census Tract 7204 with a value of $183,493, followed by Census Tract 7203.02 and Census Tract 7202, with respective values of $130,164 and $124,231.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Galveston County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,328

Median Household Income

± $2,070

132k

Number of Households

± 3,356

In 2021, the median household income of the 132k households in Galveston County, TX grew to $79,328 from the previous year's value of $74,633.

The following chart displays the households in Galveston County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Galveston County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (8.18%)
Carpooled (7.51%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Galveston County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.18%) and those who carpooled to work (7.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Galveston County, TX have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Galveston County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Galveston County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Galveston County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Galveston County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Galveston County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.67%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Galveston County, TX (36.8k out of 341k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Galveston County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Galveston County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 289 in Galveston County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 58.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.8% of the population of Galveston County, TX has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Galveston County, TX see 1311 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.682% decrease from the previous year (1320 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2079 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 790 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,311 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Galveston County, TX

Primary care physicians in Galveston County, TX see an average of 1,311 patients per year. This represents a 0.682% decrease from the previous year (1,320 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Galveston County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.86%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Galveston County, TX grew by 1.16% from 13% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Galveston County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.4 in Galveston County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Galveston County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.4% in Galveston County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Galveston County, TX.

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