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Galena Park, Texas, in Harris county, is 3 miles NW of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 8 miles E of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Houston metropolitan area. Galena Park contains a population of approximately 10,592.
In Galena Park, about 54% of adults are married. Galena Park has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
Approximately 37% of Galena Park is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most cities, Galena Park has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Galena Park had a median family income of $34,702.
Political donors in Galena Park favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,280. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Galena Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.
In Galena Park, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Galena Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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