Galveston County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 345,089 inhabitants. The county was created 186 years ago in 1838. Its county seat is Galveston.
There are 15 city/town in Galveston County, TX. The largest city of Galveston County is League City with a population of 107,536. Other cities include, Texas City population 50,094, Galveston population 50,085, Friendswood population 40,011, Dickinson population 21,216
Located along the Gulf Coast just south of Houston, Galveston County contains a diverse mix of port cities, seaside towns, and suburban communities. The most notable city is Galveston, located on its own barrier island and known for its beaches, Victorian architecture, and access to cruises and offshore energy. With its seaside locale and Mardi Gras celebrations, Galveston provides a unique island culture.
Mainland Galveston County cities include League City, Texas City, and Dickinson. League City is a growing suburb that serves as a residential hub for the Clear Lake area while still providing waterfront parks and recreation. Texas City has large refining and petrochemical facilities along its port. Dickinson contains historic buildings and attractions that highlight the area's railroad beginnings.
Beyond its cities, Galveston County is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, birding destinations, and preserved marshland. The county's coastal location, natural resources, and industrial activities all contribute to the local culture and way of life. From the mansions of Galveston to suburban communities on the mainland, Galveston County offers coastal Texas at its best.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Galveston County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bacliff | Census designated place | 8,619 |
Bayou Vista | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States | 1,637 |
Bolivar Peninsula | Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas | 2,417 |
Clear Lake Shores | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States | 1,209 |
Dickinson | City in North Dakota | 21,216 |
Friendswood | A city in Galveston County, Texas. | 40,011 |
Galveston | A city in Galveston County, Texas. | 50,085 |
Hitchcock | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States | 7,884 |
Jamaica Beach | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States | 1,076 |
Kemah | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States | 2,048 |
La Marque | City in Texas | 17,642 |
League City | The second most populous city in Galveston County, Texas. | 107,536 |
San Leon | Census designated place | 4,970 |
Santa Fe | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States | 13,461 |
Texas City | A city in Galveston County, Texas. | 50,094 |