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Rockport, TX vs Galveston, TX

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- Galveston is 0% more densely populated than Rockport.
- People are 14.2% less likely to be married in Galveston.
- The Median Age is 11.4 years younger in Galveston.
 Rockport, TXGalveston, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock53,092329,725,481
 Female Population48.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 201010,044  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock57,247285,036,114
 Population - 19904,753  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-12.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now128.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,290.293.4
 Land Area16.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock168.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Rockport, TXGalveston, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Rockport, TXGalveston, TXUnited States
 White69.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.8%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock31.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Rockport, TXGalveston, TXUnited States
 Married Population49.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.6%50.2%
 Never Married28.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households4,415  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,40480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,657  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Rockport    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Get away from the noisy, crowded beaches of the north Gulf Coast and come to Rockport! The small, seaside arts community is friendly and affordable, with one of the top  More

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Do you think that Texas is just ranches and desert? Think again. Texas has some of the best waterfront properties in the US. From rivers, to lakes, to the gulf coast,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Move here only if you have a job waiting, or are retired with a Good income stream. I you move here expect a low paying job (if you can find one). Starting in 2010  More

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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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