Galveston, TX Demographics

A map of Galveston's Population by Race

Galveston, Texas has an estimated population of 53,424, a less than 1% change from the 53,695 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.8% White, 29.3% Hispanic, 15.0% Black, 2.8% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galveston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galveston has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galveston, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 64.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galveston is ranked the 72nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galveston's White Population

26,593 residents of Galveston, or 49.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galveston is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Galveston ranks 1074th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galveston's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Galveston's population has increased from 47.3% to 49.8%.

Galveston is more White than neighboring Hitchcock (43.1% White), and La Marque (34.2% White). Galveston is less White than neighboring Tiki Island (77.6% White), Bayou Vista (77.9% White), and Jamaica Beach (72.6% White).

Galveston's Black Population

8,017 residents of Galveston, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galveston is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Galveston ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galveston's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Black residents' share of Galveston's population has decreased from 16.4% to 15.0%.

Galveston is more Black than neighboring Tiki Island (0% Black), Bayou Vista (0.4% Black), and Jamaica Beach (0% Black). Galveston is less Black than neighboring Hitchcock (21.2% Black), and La Marque (27.1% Black).

Galveston's Asian Population

1,485 residents of Galveston, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galveston is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Galveston ranks 170th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galveston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Asian residents' share of Galveston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Galveston is more Asian than neighboring Bayou Vista (1.4% Asian), Hitchcock (0.5% Asian), and La Marque (2.7% Asian). Galveston is less Asian than neighboring Tiki Island (5.5% Asian), and Jamaica Beach (6.4% Asian).

Galveston's Hispanic Population

15,643 residents of Galveston, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galveston is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Galveston ranks 928th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galveston's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Galveston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.3%.

Galveston is more Hispanic than neighboring Tiki Island (11.6% Hispanic), Bayou Vista (14.1% Hispanic), and Jamaica Beach (9.8% Hispanic). Galveston is less Hispanic than neighboring Hitchcock (30.3% Hispanic), and La Marque (32.2% Hispanic).

Galveston's Native American/Other Population

524 residents of Galveston, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galveston is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Galveston ranks 680th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galveston's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galveston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Galveston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tiki Island (0% Native American/Other), and Hitchcock (0.7% Native American/Other). Galveston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Vista (1.9% Native American/Other), Jamaica Beach (5.4% Native American/Other), and La Marque (1.4% Native American/Other).

Galveston's Multiracial Population

1,162 residents of Galveston, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galveston is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Galveston ranks 904th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galveston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Galveston's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.2%.

Galveston is less Multiracial than neighboring Tiki Island (5.3% Multiracial), Bayou Vista (4.3% Multiracial), Jamaica Beach (5.8% Multiracial), Hitchcock (4.3% Multiracial), and La Marque (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.