About Galveston
Galveston is located in Galveston county Texas with a geographic area of 41.1 square miles. The total population in Galveston is 50,307 with 50.1% male and 49.9% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 16.0% of the population and over age 65 is 17.5% of the population. The median household income is $51,280, per capita income is $32,364. There are a total of 21,683 housing units with 45.0% owner occupied. Education includes 19.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 35.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Galveston in the summer is 84 degrees, and in the winter 49 degrees.