Galveston, TX

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53,265
TOTAL POPULATION
27,240
MALE POPULATION
26,025
FEMALE POPULATION
104.67
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.54
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,464
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,331
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,453
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,207
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
26,724
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Galveston

The most populous races in Galveston are White / Caucasian (34,513 | 64.8%), Hispanic or Latino (15,810 | 29.7%), and Black / African American (8,427 | 15.8%).
Race in Galveston
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,3532.5%
Black / African American8,42715.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific1810.3%
Hispanic or Latino15,81029.7%
Native / Alaskan2870.5%
White / Caucasian34,51364.8%
Two or more Races7,08213.3%
Some other Race1,4222.7%
Total53,265100.0%

Ancestry in Galveston

The most populous ancestries reported in Galveston are Mexican (10,839 | 20.3%), German (5,533 | 10.4%), Irish (5,178 | 9.7%), English (3,630 | 6.8%), and Central American (2,846 | 5.3%), together accounting for 52.6% of all Galveston residents.
Ancestry in Galveston
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3030.6%
Alsatian100.0%
American1,1152.1%
Apache660.1%
Arab3460.6%
Armenian40.0%
Australian60.0%
Austrian700.1%
Bangladeshi200.0%
Belgian130.0%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese330.1%
Blackfeet110.0%
Brazilian80.0%
British4410.8%
British West Indian200.0%
Bulgarian110.0%
Burmese720.1%
Cajun850.2%
Canadian1030.2%
Central American2,8465.3%
Central American Indian1290.2%
Cherokee1000.2%
Chickasaw130.0%
Chilean30.0%
Choctaw350.1%
Colombian4850.9%
Comanche40.0%
Creek60.0%
Croatian520.1%
Cuban1650.3%
Cypriot40.0%
Czech4300.8%
Czechoslovakian830.2%
Danish2390.4%
Delaware500.1%
Dominican140.0%
Dutch5551.0%
Eastern European1180.2%
Ecuadorian450.1%
Egyptian510.1%
English3,6306.8%
European7771.5%
Filipino290.1%
Finnish720.1%
French1,3462.5%
French Canadian1530.3%
German5,53310.4%
Ghanaian940.2%
Greek1950.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro670.1%
Guatemalan3060.6%
Honduran8821.7%
Hungarian1130.2%
Icelander240.1%
Indian (Asian)3160.6%
Iranian1610.3%
Irish5,1789.7%
Israeli100.0%
Italian1,5712.9%
Jamaican790.2%
Jordanian250.1%
Korean2560.5%
Latvian70.0%
Lebanese640.1%
Lithuanian740.1%
Maltese80.0%
Mexican10,83920.3%
Mexican American Indian260.1%
Moroccan220.0%
Native Hawaiian180.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nigerian230.0%
Northern European490.1%
Norwegian4080.8%
Ottawa70.0%
Paiute40.0%
Pakistani700.1%
Palestinian970.2%
Panamanian310.1%
Pennsylvania German730.1%
Peruvian1460.3%
Pima190.0%
Polish6211.2%
Portuguese650.1%
Pueblo240.1%
Puerto Rican4720.9%
Romanian960.2%
Russian1660.3%
Salvadoran1,6273.0%
Samoan110.0%
Scandinavian1670.3%
Scotch-Irish4230.8%
Scottish7321.4%
Seminole210.0%
Serbian300.1%
Sioux20.0%
Slovak130.0%
Slovene70.0%
South American7231.4%
Spaniard1270.2%
Spanish1980.4%
Spanish American260.1%
Sri Lankan1860.4%
Subsaharan African4700.9%
Swedish3770.7%
Swiss1240.2%
Thai4510.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian670.1%
Turkish560.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander70.0%
Ukrainian830.2%
Uruguayan90.0%
Venezuelan350.1%
Welsh3310.6%
West Indian240.1%
Yaqui530.1%
Yugoslavian160.0%
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Immigrants in Galveston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Galveston came from Latin America (4,753 | 8.9%), Central America (4,182 | 7.9%), Mexico (2,574 | 4.8%), Asia (1,130 | 2.1%), and El Salvador (964 | 1.8%), together accounting for 25.5% of all Galveston residents.
Immigrants in Galveston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1410.3%
Asia1,1302.1%
Australia190.0%
Austria70.0%
Bangladesh100.0%
Brazil230.0%
Bulgaria290.1%
Canada1920.4%
Caribbean1440.3%
Central America4,1827.9%
China1380.3%
Colombia2380.4%
Croatia80.0%
Cuba380.1%
Eastern Asia2220.4%
Eastern Europe3830.7%
Ecuador140.0%
Egypt450.1%
El Salvador9641.8%
England390.1%
Europe6931.3%
France130.0%
Germany540.1%
Ghana100.0%
Greece950.2%
Guatemala1890.4%
Honduras4480.8%
Hungary280.1%
India1950.4%
Indonesia370.1%
Iran1380.3%
Iraq60.0%
Israel300.1%
Italy190.0%
Jamaica240.1%
Japan100.0%
Jordan380.1%
Korea740.1%
Kuwait190.0%
Latin America4,7538.9%
Lebanon90.0%
Malaysia520.1%
Mexico2,5744.8%
Micronesia140.0%
Moldova1080.2%
Morocco220.0%
Nepal310.1%
Netherlands180.0%
Nigeria230.0%
Northern Africa950.2%
Northern Europe920.2%
Oceania430.1%
Panama70.0%
Peru1170.2%
Philippines1440.3%
Poland370.1%
Romania210.0%
Russia720.1%
Saudi Arabia350.1%
Scotland130.0%
Senegal70.0%
South America4270.8%
South Central Asia3750.7%
South Eastern Asia3300.6%
Southern Europe1260.2%
Spain120.0%
Sri Lanka10.0%
Sweden110.0%
Syria40.0%
Taiwan60.0%
Thailand620.1%
Trinidad and Tobago820.2%
Turkey300.1%
Ukraine800.2%
Uruguay90.0%
Venezuela260.1%
Vietnam350.1%
Western Africa400.1%
Western Asia2030.4%
Western Europe920.2%
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Sex and Age in Galveston

Sex and Age in Galveston

The most populous age groups in Galveston are 25 to 29 Years (2,490 | 9.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,598 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Galveston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,191 (4.4%)1,127 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,128 (4.1%)1,083 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years1,066 (3.9%)1,281 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years2,117 (7.8%)1,213 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years2,267 (8.3%)2,598 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years2,490 (9.1%)2,164 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,021 (7.4%)2,086 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Years1,764 (6.5%)1,455 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years1,252 (4.6%)1,166 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years1,434 (5.3%)1,356 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years1,572 (5.8%)1,567 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,878 (6.9%)1,792 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years2,005 (7.4%)2,008 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years2,083 (7.6%)1,811 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,329 (4.9%)1,353 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years662 (2.4%)788 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years441 (1.6%)703 (2.7%)
85 Years and over540 (2.0%)474 (1.8%)
Total27,240 (100.0%)26,025 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Galveston

Median Family Size in Galveston

The median family size in Galveston is 2.76 persons per family, with single female/mother families (3,220 | 25.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.87 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,105 | 8.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.47 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Galveston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,286 (65.7%)2.76
Single Male/Father1,105 (8.8%)2.47
Single Female/Mother3,220 (25.5%)2.87
Total Families12,611 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in Galveston

The median household size in Galveston is 2.08 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,220 | 13.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.99 persons per household. non-family households (11,137 | 46.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Galveston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,286 (34.9%)2.77
Single Male/Father1,105 (4.6%)2.83
Single Female/Mother3,220 (13.6%)2.99
Non-family11,137 (46.9%)1.24
Total Households23,748 (100.0%)2.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Galveston

Out of a total of 23,748 households in Galveston, 12,611 (53.1%) are family households, while 11,137 (46.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,965, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,996.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Galveston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,996 (37.9%)
2-Person Households6,965 (29.3%)1,800 (7.6%)
3-Person Households2,995 (12.6%)204 (0.9%)
4-Person Households1,501 (6.3%)54 (0.2%)
5-Person Households618 (2.6%)59 (0.3%)
6-Person Households319 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households213 (0.9%)24 (0.1%)
Total12,611 (53.1%)11,137 (46.9%)

Female Fertility in Galveston

Fertility by Age in Galveston

Average fertility rate in Galveston is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Galveston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years653 (89.4%)95.0
35 to 50 years77 (10.5%)18.0
Total730 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Galveston

68.2% of women with births (730) in Galveston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 34.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 7.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Galveston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years427 (65.4%)226 (34.6%)
35 to 50 years71 (92.2%)6 (7.8%)
Total498 (68.2%)232 (31.8%)

Fertility by Education in Galveston

Average fertility rate in Galveston is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Galveston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School57 (7.8%)33.0
High School Diploma183 (25.1%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree244 (33.4%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree163 (22.3%)67.0
Graduate Degree83 (11.4%)75.0
Total730 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Galveston

31.8% of women with births in Galveston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 55.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Galveston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School49 (86.0%)8 (14.0%)
High School Diploma106 (57.9%)77 (42.1%)
College or Associate's Degree108 (44.3%)136 (55.7%)
Bachelor's Degree163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree72 (86.8%)11 (13.3%)
Total498 (68.2%)232 (31.8%)

Income in Galveston

Income Overview in Galveston

Per Capita Income in Galveston is $37,464, while median incomes of families and households are $83,331 and $57,453 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income53,265$37,464
Median Family Income12,611$83,331
Mean Family Income12,611$110,266
Median Household Income23,748$57,453
Mean Household Income23,748$83,238
Income Deficit12,611$11,207
Wage / Income Gap (%)53,26513.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)53,26586.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index53,2650.51

Earnings by Sex in Galveston

Average Earnings in Galveston are $33,825, $36,122 for men and $31,317 for women, a difference of 13.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Galveston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,225 (52.2%)$36,122
Female13,944 (47.8%)$31,317
Total29,169 (100.0%)$33,825

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Galveston

The most common earnings brackets in Galveston are $100,000+ for men (1,889 | 12.4%) and $100,000+ for women (1,151 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Galveston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less894 (5.9%)1,010 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999741 (4.9%)773 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499753 (5.0%)476 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999575 (3.8%)422 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499371 (2.4%)495 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999528 (3.5%)427 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499473 (3.1%)491 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999383 (2.5%)375 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499353 (2.3%)534 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999493 (3.2%)748 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999960 (6.3%)1,035 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999917 (6.0%)771 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999772 (5.1%)798 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999554 (3.6%)729 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999737 (4.8%)627 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999619 (4.1%)546 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,021 (6.7%)1,041 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999785 (5.2%)552 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,407 (9.2%)943 (6.8%)
$100,000+1,889 (12.4%)1,151 (8.3%)
Total15,225 (100.0%)13,944 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Galveston

Average earnings in Galveston are $45,594 for men and $38,140 for women, a difference of 16.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,808, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,263. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,668, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,710.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Galveston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,263$13,710
High School Diploma$38,309$29,420
College or Associate's Degree$45,773$36,448
Bachelor's Degree$58,449$59,051
Graduate Degree$72,808$64,668
Total$45,594$38,140

Family Income in Galveston

Family Income Brackets in Galveston

According to the Galveston family income data, there are 2,257 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 328 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Galveston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005674.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993282.6%
$15,000 to $24,9998326.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0098.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,32410.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,74013.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,67713.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,25717.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1359.0%
$200,000+1,74013.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Galveston

3-person families (2,903 | 23.0%) account for the highest median family income in Galveston with $87,528 per family, while 2-person families (7,285 | 57.8%) have the highest median income of $42,040 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Galveston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,285 (57.8%)$84,080
3-Person Families2,903 (23.0%)$87,528
4-Person Families1,437 (11.4%)$80,417
5-Person Families536 (4.3%)$65,568
6-Person Families293 (2.3%)$66,042
7+ Person Families157 (1.2%)$76,761
Total12,611 (100.0%)$83,331

Family Income by Number of Earners in Galveston

The median family income in Galveston is $83,331, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,104) having the highest median family income of $112,259, while families with no earners (2,336) have the lowest median family income of $57,500, accounting for 8.7% and 18.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Galveston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,336 (18.5%)$57,500
1 Earner4,088 (32.4%)$61,286
2 Earners5,083 (40.3%)$99,838
3+ Earners1,104 (8.7%)$112,259
Total12,611 (100.0%)$83,331

Household Income in Galveston

Household Income Brackets in Galveston

With 3,562 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Galveston, accounting for 15.0% of all households. In contrast, only 1,306 households (5.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Galveston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,2329.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3065.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992,51710.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2809.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992,56510.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993,56215.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,56510.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993,27713.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,4015.9%
$200,000+2,0428.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Galveston

The median household income in Galveston is $57,453, with the highest median household income of $75,941 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,293 households (34.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,519, with 1,643 households (6.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Galveston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,643 (6.9%)$19,519
25 to 44 Years6,830 (28.8%)$53,624
45 to 64 Years8,293 (34.9%)$75,941
65+ Years6,982 (29.4%)$56,411
Total23,748 (100.0%)$57,453

Poverty in Galveston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Galveston

With 18.9% poverty level for males and 19.6% for females among the residents of Galveston, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 218 males (35.5%) and 1,273 females (43.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Galveston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years310 (26.5%)275 (24.4%)
5 Years118 (33.4%)65 (28.6%)
6 to 11 Years343 (28.0%)411 (29.5%)
12 to 14 Years218 (35.5%)72 (10.2%)
15 Years27 (19.7%)77 (43.5%)
16 and 17 Years87 (13.1%)103 (26.8%)
18 to 24 Years778 (33.6%)1,273 (43.6%)
25 to 34 Years798 (20.1%)879 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years349 (14.0%)555 (22.1%)
45 to 54 Years371 (13.7%)243 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years623 (16.6%)334 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years357 (10.5%)369 (11.7%)
75 Years and over243 (15.0%)282 (14.7%)
Total4,622 (18.9%)4,938 (19.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Galveston

According to the poverty statistics in Galveston, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.5% of males and 91.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Galveston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years858 (73.5%)852 (75.6%)
5 Years235 (66.6%)162 (71.4%)
6 to 11 Years884 (72.1%)981 (70.5%)
12 to 14 Years396 (64.5%)634 (89.8%)
15 Years110 (80.3%)100 (56.5%)
16 and 17 Years576 (86.9%)282 (73.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,540 (66.4%)1,648 (56.4%)
25 to 34 Years3,165 (79.9%)3,252 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,141 (86.0%)1,961 (77.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,343 (86.3%)2,592 (91.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,132 (83.4%)3,441 (91.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,036 (89.5%)2,775 (88.3%)
75 Years and over1,375 (85.0%)1,634 (85.3%)
Total19,791 (81.1%)20,314 (80.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Galveston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Galveston show that 8.5% or 706 of the total 8,286 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 32.2%, comprising of 142 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Galveston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,646 (94.5%)330 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,600 (87.2%)234 (12.8%)
3 or 4 Children299 (67.8%)142 (32.2%)
5 or more Children35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,580 (91.5%)706 (8.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Galveston

According to the poverty data in Galveston, 14.4% or 159 single-father households and 22.2% or 714 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 133 households (29.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 115 households (53.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Galveston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children26 (4.1%)128 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children133 (29.6%)456 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)115 (53.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (40.5%)
Total159 (14.4%)714 (22.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Galveston

The poverty data for Galveston shows that 706 of the married-couple family households (8.5%) and 873 of the single-parent households (20.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 142 households (32.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 115 household (49.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Galveston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children330 (5.5%)154 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children234 (12.8%)589 (30.2%)
3 or 4 Children142 (32.2%)115 (49.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (40.5%)
Total706 (8.5%)873 (20.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Galveston

Employment by Class of Employer in Galveston

Among the 24,446 employed individuals in Galveston, private company employees (14,989 | 61.3%), state government employees (2,725 | 11.2%), and local government employees (1,989 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Galveston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14,98961.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9143.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,7877.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,3875.7%
Local Government Employees1,9898.1%
State Government Employees2,72511.2%
Federal Government Employees5952.4%
Unpaid Family Workers600.3%
Total24,446100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Galveston

According to the labor force statistics for Galveston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (46,075), 58.0% or 26,723 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 1,817 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 81.1% or 3,331 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.4% or 189 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Galveston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,155 (38.3%)189 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Years3,114 (64.0%)234 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years3,411 (73.3%)239 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,331 (81.1%)256 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,194 (74.4%)243 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,447 (75.0%)307 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,727 (74.3%)65 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years2,235 (55.7%)219 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,782 (27.1%)68 (3.8%)
75 Years and over346 (9.6%)2 (0.6%)
Total26,724 (58.0%)1,817 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Galveston

According to labor force statistics for Galveston, 72.6% of individuals (20,335) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (28,010) are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 1,322 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.4% or 7,092 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 271 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Galveston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,219 (61.7%)439 (12.2%)
High School Diploma4,763 (66.5%)365 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree6,273 (74.4%)717 (8.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,092 (80.4%)353 (4.0%)
Total20,335 (72.6%)1,821 (6.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Galveston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Galveston are Community & Social Service (2,849 | 11.5%), Management (2,816 | 11.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,119 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,626 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (1,624 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Galveston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Galveston, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (80.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (63.4%), and Management (60.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.2%), Education, Arts & Media (73.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Galveston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,712 (60.8%)1,104 (39.2%)
Business & Financial496 (51.4%)468 (48.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science633 (63.4%)365 (36.6%)
Computers & Mathematics262 (80.6%)63 (19.4%)
Architecture & Engineering122 (59.8%)82 (40.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science249 (53.1%)220 (46.9%)
Community & Social Service 903 (31.7%)1,946 (68.3%)
Education, Arts & Media83 (26.3%)233 (73.7%)
Legal Services & Support176 (46.1%)206 (53.9%)
Education Instruction & Library439 (27.0%)1,187 (73.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment205 (39.1%)320 (61.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating547 (25.8%)1,572 (74.2%)
Health Technologists471 (29.0%)1,153 (71.0%)
Total (Category)4,291 (44.0%)5,455 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)12,731 (51.3%)12,096 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Galveston are Food Preparation & Serving (2,352 | 9.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,194 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (741 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (678 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (628 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Galveston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Galveston, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (72.8%), Security & Protection (65.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.2%), Personal Care & Service (60.4%), and Law Enforcement (47.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Galveston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support132 (17.8%)609 (82.2%)
Security & Protection441 (65.0%)237 (35.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention308 (72.8%)115 (27.2%)
Law Enforcement133 (52.2%)122 (47.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,278 (54.3%)1,074 (45.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance640 (53.6%)554 (46.4%)
Personal Care & Service249 (39.7%)379 (60.4%)
Total (Category)2,740 (49.0%)2,853 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)12,731 (51.3%)12,096 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Galveston are Sales & Related (2,468 | 9.9%), and Office & Administration (2,262 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Galveston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Galveston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related964 (39.1%)1,504 (60.9%)
Office & Administration691 (30.5%)1,571 (69.5%)
Total (Category)1,655 (35.0%)3,075 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)12,731 (51.3%)12,096 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Galveston are Construction & Extraction (1,185 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (743 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (58 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Galveston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Galveston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,101 (92.9%)84 (7.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair677 (91.1%)66 (8.9%)
Total (Category)1,836 (92.4%)150 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)12,731 (51.3%)12,096 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Galveston are Material Moving (1,017 | 4.1%), Transportation (883 | 3.6%), and Production (872 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Galveston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Galveston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production777 (89.1%)95 (10.9%)
Transportation691 (78.3%)192 (21.7%)
Material Moving741 (72.9%)276 (27.1%)
Total (Category)2,209 (79.7%)563 (20.3%)
Total (Overall)12,731 (51.3%)12,096 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Galveston

Employment Industries in Galveston

The major employment industries in Galveston include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,779 | 15.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,570 | 14.4%), Educational Services (2,940 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (2,475 | 10.0%), and Construction (1,818 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Galveston

Employment Industries by Sex in Galveston

The Galveston industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.9%), Educational Services (63.7%), and Public Administration (56.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Galveston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction109 (73.7%)39 (26.4%)
Construction1,592 (87.6%)226 (12.4%)
Manufacturing689 (74.2%)240 (25.8%)
Wholesale Trade173 (54.4%)145 (45.6%)
Retail Trade1,159 (46.8%)1,316 (53.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing962 (68.4%)445 (31.6%)
Utilities64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information148 (54.8%)122 (45.2%)
Finance & Insurance475 (52.0%)439 (48.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing518 (62.3%)314 (37.7%)
Professional & Scientific665 (51.7%)621 (48.3%)
Enterprise Management8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support549 (55.2%)445 (44.8%)
Educational Services1,066 (36.3%)1,874 (63.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance912 (24.1%)2,867 (75.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation390 (56.4%)302 (43.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,902 (53.3%)1,668 (46.7%)
Public Administration486 (43.1%)642 (56.9%)
Total12,731 (51.3%)12,096 (48.7%)

Education in Galveston

School Enrollment in Galveston

The most common levels of schooling among the 12,761 students in Galveston are college / undergraduate (4,898 | 38.4%), middle school (1,965 | 15.4%), and high school (1,938 | 15.2%).
School Enrollment in Galveston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7846.1%
Kindergarten2532.0%
Elementary School1,66713.1%
Middle School1,96515.4%
High School1,93815.2%
College / Undergraduate4,89838.4%
Graduate / Professional1,2569.8%
Total12,761100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Galveston

Out of a total of 12,761 students who are enrolled in schools in Galveston, 1,799 (14.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,962 (85.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 146 (33.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,592 (89.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Galveston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds296 (67.0%)146 (33.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,821 (86.3%)288 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,950 (84.5%)359 (15.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,227 (88.7%)156 (11.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,161 (79.2%)305 (20.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,592 (89.8%)295 (10.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,120 (89.4%)133 (10.6%)
35 Years and over799 (87.6%)113 (12.4%)
Total10,962 (85.9%)1,799 (14.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Galveston

Business (2,163 | 16.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (2,111 | 15.9%), science & technology (1,727 | 13.0%), arts & humanities (1,242 | 9.4%), and education (1,017 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 13,274 individuals in Galveston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Galveston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2952.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,11115.9%
Physical & Health Sciences5474.1%
Psychology5043.8%
Social Sciences7665.8%
Engineering6444.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1120.8%
Science & Technology1,72713.0%
Business2,16316.3%
Education1,0177.7%
Literature & Languages5023.8%
Liberal Arts & History5834.4%
Visual & Performing Arts5944.5%
Communications4673.5%
Arts & Humanities1,2429.4%
Total13,274100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Galveston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Galveston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Galveston are males with 2 vehicles (5,362, accounting for 44.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,008, making up 45.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Galveston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle824 (6.8%)636 (5.4%)
1 Vehicle3,240 (26.7%)4,306 (36.5%)
2 Vehicles5,362 (44.1%)5,008 (42.4%)
3 Vehicles1,685 (13.9%)1,274 (10.8%)
4 Vehicles652 (5.4%)389 (3.3%)
5 or more Vehicles385 (3.2%)198 (1.7%)
Total12,148 (100.0%)11,811 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Galveston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Galveston are 15 to 19 minutes (4,459 commuters, 20.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (4,349 commuters, 19.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (4,170 commuters, 19.0%).
Commute Time in Galveston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0124.6%
5 to 9 Minutes4,17019.0%
10 to 14 Minutes4,34919.8%
15 to 19 Minutes4,45920.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2,69412.2%
25 to 29 Minutes4952.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,6587.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1960.9%
40 to 44 Minutes3671.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,0724.9%
60 to 89 Minutes7373.4%
90 or more Minutes7813.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Galveston

The most common commute times in Galveston are 10 to 14 minutes (2,333 commuters, 20.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,409 commuters, 22.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Galveston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes503 (4.4%)509 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,963 (17.3%)2,207 (20.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,333 (20.5%)2,016 (19.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,050 (18.0%)2,409 (22.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,501 (13.2%)1,193 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes240 (2.1%)255 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes767 (6.8%)891 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes116 (1.0%)80 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes337 (3.0%)30 (0.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes613 (5.4%)459 (4.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes452 (4.0%)285 (2.7%)
90 or more Minutes489 (4.3%)292 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Galveston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Galveston are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,508, 13.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,725, 16.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Galveston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM615 (5.4%)210 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM198 (1.7%)157 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM603 (5.3%)399 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM871 (7.7%)718 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM855 (7.5%)676 (6.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,508 (13.3%)1,581 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,290 (11.4%)1,725 (16.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,360 (12.0%)1,318 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM549 (4.8%)646 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,046 (9.2%)1,162 (10.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM645 (5.7%)373 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM205 (1.8%)194 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM673 (5.9%)929 (8.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM946 (8.3%)538 (5.1%)
Total11,364 (100.0%)10,626 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Galveston

Occupancy by Ownership in Galveston

Of the total 23,748 dwellings in Galveston, owner-occupied units account for 11,004 (46.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,744 (53.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Galveston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,00446.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,74453.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units23,748100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Galveston

Occupancy by Household Size in Galveston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,99637.9%
2-Person Household8,76536.9%
3-Person Household3,19913.5%
4+ Person Household2,78811.7%
Total Housing Units23,748100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Galveston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Galveston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,260 (36.2%)5,736 (63.8%)
2-Person Household4,738 (54.1%)4,027 (45.9%)
3-Person Household1,613 (50.4%)1,586 (49.6%)
4+ Person Household1,393 (50.0%)1,395 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units11,004 (46.3%)12,744 (53.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Galveston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Galveston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School895 (40.3%)1,326 (59.7%)
High School Diploma2,011 (41.2%)2,873 (58.8%)
College/Associate Degree3,365 (42.1%)4,630 (57.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,733 (54.7%)3,915 (45.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Galveston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Galveston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,75924.2%
35 to 44 Years2,71411.4%
45 to 54 Years3,54514.9%
55 to 64 Years4,74820.0%
65 to 74 Years4,34618.3%
75 to 84 Years1,8477.8%
85 Years and Over7893.3%
Total23,748100.0%

Housing Finances in Galveston

Median Income by Occupancy in Galveston

Median Income by Occupancy in Galveston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,004 (46.3%)$88,191
Renter-Occupied12,744 (53.7%)$37,995
Average23,748 (100.0%)$57,453

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Galveston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Galveston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000383 (3.5%)1,306 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999155 (1.4%)394 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999385 (3.5%)924 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999224 (2.0%)900 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999244 (2.2%)1,147 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999875 (8.0%)1,396 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999801 (7.3%)1,763 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,658 (15.1%)1,906 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,445 (13.1%)1,121 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,970 (17.9%)1,305 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more2,864 (26.0%)582 (4.6%)
Total11,004 (100.0%)12,744 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Galveston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Galveston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300377 (3.4%)375 (2.9%)
$300 to $4991,103 (10.0%)503 (4.0%)
$500 to $7992,164 (19.7%)1,151 (9.0%)
$800 to $999971 (8.8%)1,845 (14.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,771 (16.1%)5,236 (41.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,023 (18.4%)2,485 (19.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,207 (11.0%)554 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999433 (3.9%)85 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more955 (8.7%)66 (0.5%)
Total11,004 (100.0%)12,744 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Galveston

Housing Structures in Galveston

Housing Structures in Galveston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12,89654.3%
Single Unit, Attached5132.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,4306.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3715.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,6166.8%
10 or more Apartments5,81924.5%
Mobile Home / Other1030.4%
Total23,748100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Galveston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Galveston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,682 (75.1%)3,214 (24.9%)
Single Unit, Attached269 (52.4%)244 (47.6%)
2 Unit Apartments141 (9.9%)1,289 (90.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments133 (9.7%)1,238 (90.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments157 (9.7%)1,459 (90.3%)
10 or more Apartments570 (9.8%)5,249 (90.2%)
Mobile Home / Other52 (50.5%)51 (49.5%)
Total11,004 (46.3%)12,744 (53.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Galveston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Galveston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room46 (0.4%)445 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms492 (4.5%)4,216 (33.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,877 (35.2%)5,970 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,223 (38.4%)1,758 (13.8%)
8 or more Rooms2,366 (21.5%)355 (2.8%)
Total11,004 (100.0%)12,744 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Galveston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Galveston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,984 (54.4%)2,584 (20.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas84 (0.8%)89 (0.7%)
Electricity4,877 (44.3%)9,836 (77.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke24 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (0.2%)9 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used15 (0.1%)226 (1.8%)
Total11,004 (100.0%)12,744 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Galveston

Household Vehicle Usage in Galveston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle435 (4.0%)2,305 (18.1%)
1 Vehicle3,437 (31.2%)6,625 (52.0%)
2 Vehicles4,940 (44.9%)3,062 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles2,192 (19.9%)752 (5.9%)
Total11,004 (100.0%)12,744 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Galveston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Galveston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,2634,741
Median Property Value$234,700$285,900
Median Household Income$69,541$1,461
Monthly Housing Costs$734$916
Real Estate Taxes$2,756$68

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Galveston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Galveston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000132 (2.1%)29 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999633 (10.1%)146 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,292 (52.6%)2,398 (50.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,217 (19.4%)1,441 (30.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999474 (7.6%)375 (7.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999378 (6.0%)175 (3.7%)
$1,000,000 or more137 (2.2%)177 (3.7%)
Total6,263 (100.0%)4,741 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Galveston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Galveston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000485 (7.7%)86 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999680 (10.9%)53 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999686 (11.0%)173 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999589 (9.4%)189 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999830 (13.3%)212 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999623 (10.0%)828 (17.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999967 (15.4%)822 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more1,403 (22.4%)1,003 (21.2%)
Total6,263 (100.0%)4,741 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Galveston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Galveston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,686 (26.9%)103,105 (2,174.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x928 (14.8%)1,457 (30.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,144 (18.3%)1,005 (21.2%)
4.0x or more2,210 (35.3%)1,091 (23.0%)
Total6,263 (100.0%)4,741 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Galveston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Galveston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800707 (11.3%)17 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499769 (12.3%)102 (2.1%)
$800 to $1,4994,691 (74.9%)507 (10.7%)
Total6,263 (100.0%)4,741 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Galveston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galveston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galveston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,689 (92.8%)209 (7.2%)
6 to 18 Years5,262 (84.7%)951 (15.3%)
19 to 25 Years4,578 (70.7%)1,897 (29.3%)
26 to 34 Years5,096 (70.9%)2,088 (29.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,274 (65.4%)1,732 (34.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,207 (75.9%)1,335 (24.1%)
55 to 64 Years6,506 (86.4%)1,024 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years6,488 (99.3%)49 (0.7%)
75 Years and older3,504 (99.2%)30 (0.9%)
Total41,604 (81.7%)9,315 (18.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Galveston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Galveston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,689 (92.8%)209 (7.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,262 (84.7%)951 (15.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,578 (70.7%)1,897 (29.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Galveston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Galveston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,684 (80.4%)1,873 (19.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,956 (72.2%)2,677 (27.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,668 (79.7%)1,444 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,196 (83.8%)1,008 (16.3%)
$100,000 and over14,816 (87.6%)2,090 (12.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galveston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galveston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,400 (48.3%)1,378 (47.5%)
6 to 18 Years2,977 (47.9%)2,425 (39.0%)
19 to 25 Years355 (5.5%)4,277 (66.0%)
25 to 34 Years807 (11.2%)4,464 (62.1%)
35 to 44 Years518 (10.3%)2,900 (57.9%)
45 to 54 Years629 (11.4%)3,822 (69.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,371 (18.2%)5,502 (73.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,298 (96.3%)3,592 (54.9%)
75 Years and over3,490 (98.8%)2,232 (63.2%)
Total17,845 (35.0%)30,592 (60.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Galveston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Galveston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years202 (6.6%)114 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years540 (7.6%)480 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,961 (21.9%)1,423 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,071 (31.6%)777 (24.7%)
75 Years and over855 (52.8%)1,132 (59.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Galveston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Galveston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.4%)4 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years89 (1.3%)87 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years705 (7.9%)255 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years594 (17.5%)106 (3.4%)
75 Years and over560 (34.6%)449 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Galveston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (0.7%)19 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years174 (2.4%)69 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years375 (4.2%)309 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years231 (6.8%)136 (4.3%)
75 Years and over39 (2.4%)369 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Galveston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years143 (4.6%)98 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years360 (5.1%)338 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years788 (8.8%)571 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years218 (6.4%)94 (3.0%)
75 Years and over53 (3.3%)310 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Galveston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years112 (1.6%)107 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,004 (11.2%)767 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years544 (16.0%)538 (17.1%)
75 Years and over380 (23.5%)857 (44.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Galveston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (1.7%)13 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years52 (0.7%)10 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years394 (4.4%)197 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years187 (5.5%)56 (1.8%)
75 Years and over54 (3.3%)271 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Galveston

Computing Device Access in Galveston

Computing Device Access in Galveston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17,52873.8%
Smartphone21,22989.4%
Tablet13,28555.9%
No Computing Device1,4346.0%
Total23,748100.0%

Internet Access in Galveston

Internet Access in Galveston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet400.2%
Broadband Home15,83966.7%
Cellular Data Only4,53719.1%
Satellite Internet1,2485.3%
No Internet2,47610.4%
Total23,748100.0%

Galveston Summary

Galveston, Texas is a city located on the Gulf Coast of the United States. It is the county seat of Galveston County and is the second-largest city in the state of Texas. The city is located on Galveston Island, which is connected to the mainland by two bridges. Galveston is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture.

History

Galveston was founded in 1839 by Michel B. Menard and a group of investors. The city was named after Bernardo de Galvez, a Spanish colonial governor of Louisiana. Galveston quickly became a major port city and was the largest city in Texas by 1860. During the Civil War, the city was occupied by Union forces and was the site of the Battle of Galveston in 1863.
After the war, Galveston experienced a period of rapid growth and development. The city was home to a number of prominent businesses, including the Galveston Wharf Company, the Galveston Cotton Exchange, and the Galveston News. In 1900, the city was devastated by a hurricane that killed an estimated 8,000 people. The city was rebuilt and continued to grow, becoming a major tourist destination in the early 20th century.

Geography

Galveston is located on Galveston Island, which is connected to the mainland by two bridges. The island is approximately 27 miles long and 3 miles wide. The city is located on the Gulf of Mexico and is bordered by the cities of Texas City and La Marque. The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Galveston’s economy is largely based on tourism, with the city being home to a number of popular attractions, including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The city is also home to a number of businesses, including the Port of Galveston, the Galveston Wharf Company, and the Galveston Cotton Exchange.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Galveston was 47,743. The city is majority white (63.2%), with African Americans making up the largest minority group (25.2%). The median household income in the city is $41,945, and the median age is 37.7.
Galveston is a vibrant city with a rich history and a bright future. The city is home to a number of attractions, businesses, and residents, making it a great place to live and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Galveston?
Total Population of Galveston is 53,265.
What is the Total Male Population of Galveston?
Total Male Population of Galveston is 27,240.
What is the Total Female Population of Galveston?
Total Female Population of Galveston is 26,025.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Galveston?
There are 104.67 Males per 100 Females in Galveston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Galveston?
There are 95.54 Females per 100 Males in Galveston.
What is the Median Population Age in Galveston?
Median Population Age in Galveston is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Galveston
Average Family Size in Galveston is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Galveston
Average Household Size in Galveston is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Galveston?
Per Capita income in Galveston is $37,464.
What is the Median Family Income in Galveston?
Median Family Income in Galveston is $83,331.
What is the Median Household income in Galveston?
Median Household Income in Galveston is $57,453.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Galveston?
Income or Wage Gap in Galveston is 13.3%.
Women in Galveston earn 86.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Galveston?
Family Income Deficit in Galveston is $11,207.
Families that are below poverty line in Galveston earn $11,207 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Galveston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Galveston is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Galveston?
There are 26,724 People in the Labor Forcein in Galveston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Galveston?
58.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Galveston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Galveston?
Unemployment Rate in Galveston is 6.8%.