Galveston County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Texas

The population of Galveston County, Texas is 354,721 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $85,348, the median home value is $284,900, and the median age is 38.5.

The population of Galveston County has grown 25.6% since 2010 (292,492 → 367,407), a +1.64% annualized rate.

Galveston County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

354,721

Population

+1.64%

Annual growth

935

People / sq mi

$85,348

Median Income

$284,900

Median Home Value

Galveston County covers 379 sq mi of land at 934.9 people per square mile.

About Galveston County, TX

Galveston County is a county in Texas with a population of 354,721. It ranks #16 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 38.5, in line with the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Galveston County is $85,348, above the US median of $74,580. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $284,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,360. The homeownership rate of 67.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Galveston County reflects 34.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.7 minutes each way.

Galveston County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Galveston County had a population of 292,492 in 2010 and 367,407 in 2024, a 25.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 367,407 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.64%.

367,407

Population (2024)

292,492

Population (2010)

367,407

Peak (2024)

1.64%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	292,492	-	-	estimate
2011	295,632	+3,140	+1.07%	estimate
2012	301,099	+5,467	+1.85%	estimate
2013	306,652	+5,553	+1.84%	estimate
2014	313,451	+6,799	+2.22%	estimate
2015	321,074	+7,623	+2.43%	estimate
2016	329,038	+7,964	+2.48%	estimate
2017	334,691	+5,653	+1.72%	estimate
2018	337,639	+2,948	+0.88%	estimate
2019	341,541	+3,902	+1.16%	estimate
2020	351,606	+10,065	+2.95%	estimate
2021	355,616	+4,010	+1.14%	estimate
2022	357,735	+2,119	+0.60%	estimate
2023	362,586	+4,851	+1.36%	estimate
2024	367,407	+4,821	+1.33%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.5%
Black or African American	12.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.5

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

15.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

13.7%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

9.7%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$85,348+$9,056 vs state
Mean household income	$112,903
Per-capita income	$44,123
Poverty rate	8.2%-2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	60.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.2%

Finance & real estate

11.6%

Manufacturing

10.8%

Education & health care

9.7%

Construction

7.6%

Information

6.3%

Retail trade

5.6%

Public administration

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Galveston County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

78.2%

Public transit

10.6%

Work from home

27.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$284,900+$24,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,360

Median rent

67.5%

Homeownership rate

159,379

Total housing units

87.0%

Occupied

13.0%

Vacant

32.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.2%

With health insurance

96.5%

With broadband internet

24.5%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.9%

With a disability

79.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.8%

High School+

34.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Galveston County, Texas has a population of 354,721 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 935 people per square mile.

The population of Galveston County has grown 25.6% since 2010 (292,492 → 367,407), a +1.64% annualized rate.

The median household income in Galveston County, Texas is $85,348, with mean (average) household income of $112,903 and per-capita income of $44,123. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Galveston County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.5%), Black or African American (12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Galveston County, Texas is 38.5 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Galveston County is $284,900 and median monthly rent is $1,360. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 159,379 total housing units, 13.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Galveston County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Galveston County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.