Galveston County Demographics
A map of Galveston County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 191,358 | 54.6% |
Hispanic | 88,636 | 25.3% |
Black | 43,120 | 12.3% |
Multiracial | 12,652 | 3.6% |
Asian | 12,202 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 2,714 | 0.8% |
Galveston County, Texas had a population of 350,682 in 2020. It was 54.6% White, 12.3% Black, 3.5% Asian, 25.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Galveston County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Galveston County is the 17th most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Galveston County's White Population
191,358 residents of Galveston County identify as White, or 54.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Galveston County larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Galveston County is ranked #147 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Galveston County is more White than neighboring Brazoria County (43.5% White), Harris County (27.7% White), and Jefferson County (37.4% White). Galveston County is less White than neighboring Chambers County (64.1% White).
Galveston County's Black Population
43,120 residents of Galveston County identify as Black, or 12.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Galveston County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Galveston County is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Galveston County is more Black than neighboring Chambers County (6.8% Black), and Liberty County (7.7% Black). Galveston County is less Black than neighboring Brazoria County (14.4% Black), Harris County (18.7% Black), and Jefferson County (32.7% Black).
Galveston County's Asian Population
12,202 residents of Galveston County identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Galveston County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Galveston County is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Galveston County is more Asian than neighboring Chambers County (1.3% Asian), and Liberty County (0.5% Asian). Galveston County is less Asian than neighboring Brazoria County (7.1% Asian), Harris County (7.3% Asian), and Jefferson County (3.9% Asian).
Galveston County's Hispanic Population
88,636 residents of Galveston County identify as Hispanic, or 25.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Galveston County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Galveston County is ranked #139 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Galveston County is more Hispanic than neighboring Chambers County (23.5% Hispanic), and Jefferson County (23% Hispanic). Galveston County is less Hispanic than neighboring Brazoria County (31% Hispanic), Harris County (43% Hispanic), and Liberty County (33.6% Hispanic).
Galveston County's Native American/Other Population
2,714 residents of Galveston County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Galveston County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Galveston County is ranked #97 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Galveston County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brazoria County (0.7% Native American/Other), Harris County (0.7% Native American/Other), Liberty County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Jefferson County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Galveston County's Multiracial Population
12,652 residents of Galveston County identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Galveston County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Galveston County is ranked #69 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Galveston County is more Multiracial than neighboring Chambers County (3.5% Multiracial), Brazoria County (3.4% Multiracial), Harris County (2.6% Multiracial), Liberty County (2.9% Multiracial), and Jefferson County (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.