Texas City: Demographics & People
Texas City's population stands at 55,364 people, in 21,845 households. Population grew 2.2% from 54,159 (2022) to 55,364 (2024). Median age 36.6 years. (2.2y younger than Galveston County; 2.1y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 37% White (non-Hispanic) and 32% Hispanic or Latino. 66% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,101 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 34% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 64 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.2% from 54,159 (2022) to 55,364 (2024) — about 3.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~56,599 (extrapolated at 1.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 58,271.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 46,571 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 54,159 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 55,364 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 55,364 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 58,271 |
| Population Note | Census Place population (51,898) covers all 2 counties, not just Chambers County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.6y is 2.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.6 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 55,364 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 12,637 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 13,964.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 19,862.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 8,901 |
| Population under 18 | 12,637 |
| Median age | 36.6 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 55,364 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 26,387 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 14,367 |
| Asian residents | 1,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 17,134 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 60.9% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | highly diverse |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 26.0% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 31.9% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 36.9% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 8% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 39,904 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 10,362 |
| Share born in this state | 72.1% |
| Share born in another state | 27.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 18.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4,030 |
| From Europe | 257 |
| From Asia | 13 |
| From Africa | 603 |
| From Latin America | 14 |
Households & Family Composition
21,845 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 66% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 14,129 families, 19% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 13,163 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 14,129 |
| Married couples with children | 2,682 |
| Single-parent households | 428 |
| Average household size | 2.47 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 16.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,628 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 860 |
| Family households | 14,454 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 66.2% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 21,845 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,101 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 56,265 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 52,164 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,101 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 4,132 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.0% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 987 residents live in group quarters (1.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 987 |
|---|
Other
| Census Counties | Chambers County, Galveston County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 14 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 071 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Chambers |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 13.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 19.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48071 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Chambers County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 870 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48071 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Chambers County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 35.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 43,837 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 13 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 12 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 55,364, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 55,364 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Chambers County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade