Galveston, TX Demographics
A map of Galveston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 25,386 | 47.3% |
Hispanic | 15,779 | 29.4% |
Black | 8,785 | 16.4% |
Asian | 1,669 | 3.1% |
Multiracial | 1,651 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 425 | 0.8% |
Galveston, Texas had a population of 53,695 in 2020. It was 47.3% White, 16.4% Black, 3.1% Asian, 29.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Galveston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Galveston is the 69th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Galveston's White Population
25,386 residents of Galveston identify as White, or 47.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Galveston slightly larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Galveston is ranked #1071 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Galveston is more White than neighboring Hitchcock (45.3% White), and La Marque (35.3% White). Galveston is less White than neighboring Tiki Island (87.3% White), Bayou Vista (85.1% White), and Jamaica Beach (87.2% White).
Galveston's Black Population
8,785 residents of Galveston identify as Black, or 16.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Galveston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Galveston is ranked #188 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Galveston is more Black than neighboring Tiki Island (0.4% Black), Bayou Vista (0.6% Black), and Jamaica Beach (0.4% Black). Galveston is less Black than neighboring Hitchcock (24.8% Black), and La Marque (30.8% Black).
Galveston's Asian Population
1,669 residents of Galveston identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Galveston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Galveston is ranked #169 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Galveston is more Asian than neighboring Tiki Island (2.7% Asian), Bayou Vista (1.7% Asian), Jamaica Beach (1.3% Asian), Hitchcock (0.7% Asian), and La Marque (1.5% Asian).
Galveston's Hispanic Population
15,779 residents of Galveston identify as Hispanic, or 29.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Galveston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Galveston is ranked #927 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Galveston is more Hispanic than neighboring Tiki Island (6.4% Hispanic), Bayou Vista (8.3% Hispanic), Jamaica Beach (7.7% Hispanic), Hitchcock (25% Hispanic), and La Marque (28.7% Hispanic).
Galveston's Native American/Other Population
425 residents of Galveston 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Galveston is ranked #594 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Galveston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tiki Island (0.6% Native American/Other), Jamaica Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), Hitchcock (0.7% Native American/Other), and La Marque (0.7% Native American/Other). Galveston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Vista (0.9% Native American/Other).
Galveston's Multiracial Population
1,651 residents of Galveston identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Galveston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Galveston is ranked #873 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Galveston is more Multiracial than neighboring Tiki Island (2.6% Multiracial), Jamaica Beach (2.9% Multiracial), and La Marque (2.9% Multiracial). Galveston is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayou Vista (3.3% Multiracial), and Hitchcock (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.