Galveston County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Galveston County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48167
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 167
Geography
- Land Area
- 379.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 494.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 873.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.233927
- Longitude
- -94.888197
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 340,916
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 257,451
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 259,116 | 76.0% |
| Hispanic | 81,798 | 24.0% |
| White | 195,490 | 57.3% |
| Black | 42,659 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 10,156 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 605 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 240 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 553 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 203,126 | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 54,324 | 21.1% |
| White | 156,435 | 60.8% |
| Black | 34,735 | 13.5% |
| Asian | 9,445 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,290 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 251 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 358,990
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $96,421
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 41,318
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 216,591 | 60.3% |
| Black | 44,109 | 12.3% |
| Asian | 12,211 | 3.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 215,635
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 78,804 | 36.5% |
| Republican | 98,631 | 45.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 38,200 | 17.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 102,068 | 47.3% |
| Female | 113,488 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 137,570 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 37,834 | 17.5% |
| Black | 16,570 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 5,517 | 2.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 108,330
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 76,665 | 55.7% |
| Hispanic | 13,735 | 36.3% |
| Black | 6,681 | 40.3% |
| Asian | 2,058 | 37.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 51,014 | 50.0% |
| Female | 57,297 | 50.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 43,773 (17.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 85,057 (34.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 161,868
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $312,150
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,548
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 11.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.