Economy & Jobs — Galveston, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,631 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,883 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 26,465 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.1% |
| Arts Food | 17.2% |
| Retail | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 277 |
| Fast Food | 272 |
| Physician Offices | 161 |
| Insurance Agencies | 123 |
| Gas Stations | 122 |
| Real Estate Offices | 105 |
| Dental Offices | 102 |
| Law Offices | 95 |
| Coffee Shops | 86 |
| Hotels Motels | 83 |
| Bars | 69 |
| Auto Repair | 66 |
| Child Day Care | 65 |
| Beauty Salons | 64 |
| Commercial Banks | 57 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
