Kemah
City in Galveston County, Texas
Kemah is a city in Galveston County, Texas, with 1,807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clear Lake Shores, 1.0 miles NW.
- 1,807residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 985 / sq mipopulation density
- 77565ZIP code
About Kemah
Kemah ( KEE-mə) is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, southeast of Houston along west Galveston Bay. The city's population was 1,807 at the 2020 census, down from 2,330 at the 2000 census. Located in Galveston County, Kemah's main industry is shipping. Originally a small fishing town, the city has become a tourist destination for the area's restaurants and attractions, which are contained within the Kemah Entertainment District. In 2012 Kemah was ranked the top tourism spot in the Greater Houston area.
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Living in Kemah
- Median household income
- $85,357
- Median home value
- $281,100
- Median rent
- $1,775/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Kemah had 1,807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 985 per sq mi (381 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kemah at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,807 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.83 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5310° N, 95.0245° W |
| ZIP code | 77565 |
| Official website | kemah-tx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4838776 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kemah
- Clear Lake Shores1.0 mi NW
- Bacliff2.7 mi SE
- El Lago3.1 mi NW
- Taylor Lake Village3.5 mi NW
- Nassau Bay3.9 mi W
- Seabrook4.7 mi NE
- Webster5.5 mi W
- San Leon5.7 mi SE
- Dickinson5.8 mi S
- League City5.8 mi SW
- Shoreacres6.2 mi N
- La Porte9.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kemah
What county is Kemah in?
Kemah is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of Kemah, TX?
1,807 people lived in Kemah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kemah, TX?
The ZIP code of Kemah is 77565.
What is the elevation of Kemah?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kemah?
Clear Lake Shores (1.0 mi), Bacliff (2.7 mi), El Lago (3.1 mi), Taylor Lake Village (3.5 mi), Nassau Bay (3.9 mi).
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