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Galveston city, TX

ZIP 77551 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77551

77551 has a population of 22,031 with a median age of 37.2 yrs (51.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
14.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.9%-67% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
34.9%+87% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.3%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
18.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.0%+26% vs US avg
x
High school
25.4%-3% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
29.3%-13% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.4%+119% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.7%+82% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.3%+1267% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 77551

Poverty Rate
18.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.4%+119% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.7%+82% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.3%+141% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.3%+1267% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,031
Median age37.2
Poverty rate18.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.3%
Hispanic34.9%
Black14.0%
Asian1.9%
Foreign-born30.4%