Galveston County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 358,990 | — | #209 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,105 | +14.6% | #400 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,432 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $314,600 | +11.6% | #556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,404 | +20.7% | #312 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.1% | #1,195 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Galveston County has a population of 358,990, making it the #209 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Galveston County is $86,105, ranking #400 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Galveston County is $314,600 (+11.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,404/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.6%.
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86.4% of residents in Galveston County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% below the national rate.
About Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County, Texas has a total population of 358,990, making it the 209th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Galveston County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Galveston County is $86,105, which ranks #400 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Galveston County is $314,600, 11.6% above the national median. Renters in Galveston County pay a median gross rent of $1,404 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Galveston County, 34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Galveston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.9%).
All data for Galveston County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.