Population 10,576 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Galena Park
Household size in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.46 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.82 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.34 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Galena Park is a place of big households: 3.34 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.46, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.5 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.6, Galena Park is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 31.8 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Galena Park: 21.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 28 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Galena Park
Renters in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Galena Park own their homes; 29.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 76.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Galena Park than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Galena Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only one other Texas city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $777 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $950 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,191 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Galena Park pays $1,191 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $413 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Galena Park
Bachelor's degrees in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Galena Park have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 8.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.3% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in Galena Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 13.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Galena Park
| Period | Galena Park | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Galena Park runs well above the national rate: 13.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Galena Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Park | 3.34 | 32.6 | 21.6% | 29.5% | 8.0% | 1956 | $1,191 | 8.7% | 65.4% | 13.0% |
| Jacinto City | 3.23 | 36.0 | 22.2% | 35.1% | 10.9% | 1964 | $1,329 | 6.2% | 55.9% | 8.7% |
| Cloverleaf | 3.45 | 30.3 | 27.1% | 43.2% | 10.0% | 1979 | $1,238 | 10.8% | 64.4% | 6.9% |
| South Houston | 3.29 | 32.7 | 19.3% | 44.6% | 10.1% | 1971 | $1,323 | 10.4% | 56.4% | 7.7% |
| Pasadena | 3.09 | 33.8 | 16.8% | 46.5% | 8.8% | 1975 | $1,368 | 15.8% | 72.6% | 8.3% |
| Channelview | 3.46 | 32.3 | 17.7% | 30.3% | 11.4% | 1991 | $1,187 | 14.5% | 70.9% | 8.0% |
| Deer Park | 2.91 | 39.6 | 10.7% | 22.1% | 7.8% | 1983 | $1,490 | 25.8% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| Sheldon | 3.40 | 29.3 | 23.2% | 46.3% | 3.0% | 1977 | $1,750 | 7.3% | 77.9% | 7.9% |
| Magnolia Gardens | 3.87 | 29.9 | 27.7% | 19.3% | 8.9% | 2005 | $1,129 | 11.2% | 84.2% | 8.1% |
| West University Place | 2.94 | 41.7 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,883 | 88.9% | 99.3% | 5.6% |
| Lynchburg | 3.05 | 43.5 | 3.0% | 25.6% | 18.9% | 1961 | $1,642 | 15.0% | 89.5% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Galena Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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