Galveston ( ) is a town in Jackson Township, Cass County, Indiana, approximately 7 miles northwest of downtown Kokomo. As of the 2020 census, Galveston had a population of 1,288.

History

Galveston was laid out in 1854. It was probably named after Galveston, Texas, although folk etymology holds that "a gal with a vest on" caused the name to be selected. Galveston was incorporated as a town in 1870.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Galveston has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Galveston had a population of 1,288. The median age was 43.1 years. 22.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.7 males age 18 and over.

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 576 households in Galveston, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 43.1% were married-couple households, 18.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. there were 1,311 people, 553 households, and 368 families in the town. The population density was . There were 633 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 553 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,

Formerly known as Galveston Elementary School, Galveston has a polytechnic academy, known as Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy.

References

  • Official website