The Town FilesGalveston County, Texas
358,990 people. The median home is worth $314,600 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $86,105.
Towns in Galveston County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 114,392 | $360,000 | $121,099 | 37.7 |
| Galveston | 53,695 | $326,000 | $55,631 | 41.5 |
| Texas City | 51,898 | $217,300 | $68,776 | 36.6 |
| Friendswood | 41,213 | $420,100 | $126,508 | 41.3 |
| Dickinson | 20,847 | $278,000 | $91,779 | 33.4 |
| La Marque | 18,030 | $206,900 | $71,102 | 39.0 |
| Santa Fe | 12,735 | $325,800 | $99,190 | 43.0 |
| Bacliff | 9,677 | $201,500 | $51,458 | 32.4 |
| Hitchcock | 7,301 | $188,300 | $74,157 | 34.2 |
| San Leon | 6,135 | $183,100 | $75,446 | 44.7 |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,769 | $315,500 | $75,547 | 62.5 |
People and housing
| Galveston County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,404 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $86,105 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
122,734 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,650 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 638 storm events in Galveston County from 1996 to 2026, with 68 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Galveston County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).