Galveston County, TX

County

Cities in Galveston County

Neighborhoods in Galveston County

West Ranch / The Reserve

Creekwood Estates / Wilderness Trails

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Galveston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.7%

Households with Children

31.1%

School Enrollment K-12

43,403

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.2%
Working Age (35-54): 26.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.1%
High School / GED: 22.5%
Some College or Associate's: 32.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.9%
Single Parents: 9.2%
Couples & Adults: 36.2%
Living Alone: 32.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 26.4%
Asian: 3.4%
Black or African American: 11.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 73.5%
Puerto Rican: 3.3%
Cuban: 1.5%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 10.8%
South American: 3.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 56.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 70.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.8%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 26.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 79.5%
Spanish: 15.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 6.6%
Not Enrolled: 73.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources