About Galveston - Galveston is an island city located in Galveston County, Texas, USA within the Greater Houston region of Southeast Texas. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 57,247. The city is the county seat of Galveston County and is situated on the Gulf of Mexico coastline. Galveston is accessible by a causeway linking the island to the mainland on the north end of the city, a toll bridge on the western end of the island, and by ferry boat service on the east end of the city.

Galveston is known for its historic neighborhoods and a seven-mile seawall designed to protect the city from floods. It is also home to the legendary Balinese Room, a historic nightclub and former illegal gambling hall located on a 600-foot pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico.

The city houses many tourist attractions, including Moody Gardens, the Lone Star Flight Museum, a downtown neighborhood of historic buildings known as "The Strand", many historical museums and mansions and miles of beachfront. The Strand playsss host to a yearly Mardi Gras festival and a Victorian-themed Christmas festival called "Dickens on the Strand" (honoring the works of novelist Charles Dickens, especially A Christmas Carol) in early December.

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People of Galveston - Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 57,247 people, 23,842 households, and 13,732 families residing in the city. The population density is 478.9/km˛ (1,240.4/mi˛). There are 30,017 housing units at an average density of 251.1/km˛ (650.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 58.66% White, 25.49% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 9.73% from other races, and 2.41% from two or more races. 25.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 23,842 households out of which 26.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% are married couples living together, 16.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% are non-families. 35.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 3.03.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $28,895, and the median income for a family is $35,049. Males have a median income of $30,150 versus $26,030 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,275. 22.3% of the population and 17.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.1% of those under the age of 18 and 14.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Education
The city of Galveston is served by Galveston Independent School District. There is one public high school in Galveston, Ball High School, named after George Ball. The city is also home to three post-secondary institutions: Galveston College (a junior college opened in 1967), Texas A&M University at Galveston, and University of Texas Medical Branch.

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