Texas City
City in Galveston County, Texas
Texas City is a city in Galveston County, Texas, with 51,898 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Leon, 5.5 miles NW.
- 51,898residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 66.3 sq miland area · 171.6 km²
- 783 / sq mipopulation density
- 77590ZIP code
About Texas City
Texas City is a city in Galveston County, Texas and a suburb of the city of Galveston (with some water area in Chambers County), United States. Located on the southwest shoreline of Galveston Bay, Texas City is a deepwater port on the Gulf Coast and a petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing center. The population was 51,898 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 59,733 in 2025, making it the second-largest city in Galveston County, after League City. It is part of the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area. Texas City was the site of a major explosion in 1947 that demolished much of the city and its port.
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Living in Texas City
- Median household income
- $68,776
- Median home value
- $217,300
- Median rent
- $1,307/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Texas City had 51,898 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51,898 |
|---|---|
| Density | 783 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Texas City at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51,898 (2020) |
| Land area | 66.26 sq mi (171.6 km²) |
| Water area | 120.31 sq mi (311.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4249° N, 94.8900° W |
| ZIP code | 77590 |
| Official website | texascitytx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4872392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Texas City
- San Leon5.5 mi NW
- La Marque7.3 mi SW
- Bayou Vista7.5 mi SW
- Bacliff8.3 mi NW
- Tiki Island8.9 mi S
- Dickinson10.2 mi W
- Kemah10.9 mi NW
- Clear Lake Shores11.9 mi NW
- Hitchcock12.1 mi SW
- Santa Fe13.0 mi W
- Seabrook13.2 mi NW
- El Lago13.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Texas City
What county is Texas City in?
Texas City is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of Texas City, TX?
51,898 people lived in Texas City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Texas City, TX?
The ZIP code of Texas City is 77590.
What is the elevation of Texas City?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Texas City?
San Leon (5.5 mi), La Marque (7.3 mi), Bayou Vista (7.5 mi), Bacliff (8.3 mi), Tiki Island (8.9 mi).
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