Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Galena Park, TX

CSAHouston-Pasadena MSAHouston-Pasadena-The Woodlands#36/127 Population

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

10,487population

33median age

This community is a community of 10,487 with a median age of 33. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (89.8%) with a significant White community (5%). Median household income is $51,220. 64.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, with a median home value of $117,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

89.8%9,420

White

5%528

Black

4%417

Two or More

1%104

Asian

0.1%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%481

High School Diploma

28.1%1,733

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%347

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%737

Associate's Degree

2.8%170

Bachelor's Degree

7.3%449

Master's Degree

0.6%40

Doctorate

0.2%15

HS or Higher

64.4%

BA or Higher

8.2%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

$117,700median home value

$1,184median rent

70.7%homeownership

3,367total units

7.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 70.7%

Renter 29.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%114

$50K–$100K

33.9%745

$100K–$150K

24.1%529

$150K–$200K

20.9%458

$200K–$300K

12.3%270

$300K–$500K

1.9%41

$1M+

1.7%38

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

216

$1,000–$1,250

103

$1,250–$1,500

238

$1,500–$2,000

164

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5%168

2000–2009

2.2%74

1990–1999

0.3%11

1980–1989

1%33

1970–1979

4%136

1960–1969

12.9%435

1950–1959

57.8%1,946

1940–1949

15.3%514

1939 or earlier

1.5%50

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.9%1,951

Utility Gas

32.7%1,014

No Fuel

4%123

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%16

Household Economyi

$51,220median household income

$20,088per capita income

20.7%poverty rate

15.4%unemployment

4,535labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%120

$10K–$15K

2.3%72

$15K–$20K

5.9%184

$20K–$25K

7.1%219

$25K–$30K

4.5%140

$30K–$35K

5.3%164

$35K–$40K

5.9%183

$40K–$45K

10.9%337

$45K–$50K

3%93

$50K–$60K

6.6%206

$60K–$75K

13%403

$75K–$100K

14.5%451

$100K–$125K

9.1%284

$125K–$150K

2.1%66

$150K–$200K

3.4%106

$200K+

2.4%76

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,44132.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,159

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,718

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,835

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

69%Insured

31%Uninsured