Texas Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 358,990 (100%) |
| Population Density | 946 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 62 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,105 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,946 |
| Median Home Value | $314,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 161,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 95,138 (58.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 45,522 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21,208 (13.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 140,660 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 94,431 (67.1%) |
The table below compares Galveston County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 16 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 27 | 90th |
| Per Capita Income | # 19 | 93rd |
| Diversity Index | # 24 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
