Galena Park is a city located in Harris County Texas. Galena Park has a 2024 population of 10,132. Galena Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.35% annually and its population has decreased by -5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,688 in 2020.
The average household income in Galena Park is $67,482 with a poverty rate of 23.81%. The median age in Galena Park is 32.4 years: 32.4 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galena Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 5,169 | 49.1% |
| White | 3,887 | 36.92% |
| Other race | 731 | 6.94% |
| Black or African American | 484 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 231 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,100 | 3.4 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 1,430 | 4.04 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 717 | 4.12 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 647 | 1.39 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Male | 306 | 2.92 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
3.8
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 625 | 10.29% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 2.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 478 | 7.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 0.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,384 | 39.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,328 | 21.87% |
| Some College | 1,056 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,183 | 3,390 | 368 |
| 2+ Races | 3,123 | 1,896 | 222 |
| Other Race | 500 | 281 | 12 |
| Black | 440 | 327 | 61 |
| White | 389 | 342 | 85 |
| Asian | 74 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,767 | $53,884 | $31,411 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,846 | $28,312 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,757 | $37,564 | $17,417 |
| Overall | $32,279 | $37,583 | $30,570 |
| Some College | $50,625 | $39,847 | $53,268 |
$32,279
Average Earnings
$37,583
Average Male
$30,570
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.91% of Galena Park residents speak only English, while 80.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 80.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,359 | 2,385 | 25.48% |
| Multiple | 5,169 | 1,378 | 26.66% |
| Other | 731 | 147 | 20.11% |
| Asian | 74 | 66 | 89.19% |
| White | 428 | 50 | 11.68% |
| Black | 484 | 25 | 5.17% |
23.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.6%
Male Poverty Rate
26.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galena Park is Asian, with 89.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galena Park is Black, with 5.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.56% |
| Some College | 13.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.58% |
| Female Employed | 9.29% |
| Male Employed | 7.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,225 | $74,173 |
| Households | $54,167 | $67,482 |
| Married Families | $70,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,753 | $33,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
188
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 131 | 3.58% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 1.91% |
| White | 38 | 1.62% |
| Black | 10 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 9 | 47.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.65%
Born in Galena Park
67.87%
Native Born
32.13%
Foreign Born
22.14%
Non Citizen
9.98%
Naturalized
67.87% of Galena Park residents were born in the United States, with 55.65% having been born in Texas. 22.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,437 | -139 | -1.45% |
| 2028 | 9,576 | -139 | -1.43% |
| 2027 | 9,715 | -139 | -1.41% |
| 2026 | 9,854 | -139 | -1.39% |
| 2025 | 9,993 | -139 | -1.37% |
| 2024 | 10,132 | -139 | -1.35% |
| 2023 | 10,271 | -101 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 10,372 | -97 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 10,469 | -219 | -2.05% |
| 2020 | 10,688 | -52 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 10,740 | -135 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 10,875 | -120 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 10,995 | -79 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 11,074 | -65 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 11,139 | -12 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 11,151 | 43 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 11,108 | 36 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 11,072 | 87 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 10,985 | 79 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 10,906 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,592 | 559 | 5.57% |
| 1990 | 10,033 | 154 | 1.56% |
| 1980 | 9,879 | -600 | -5.73% |
| 1970 | 10,479 | -373 | -3.44% |
| 1960 | 10,852 | 1,415 | 14.99% |