Galveston, Indiana

Galveston (/ɡælˈvɛstən/ gal-VES-tən) is a town in Jackson Township, Cass County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,311 at the 2010 United States Census.

Galveston
Town
Post office
Location of Galveston in Cass County
Coordinates: 40°34′39″N 86°11′29″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Cass
Township	Jackson
Area [1]
• Total	0.57 sq mi (1.49 km^2)
• Land	0.57 sq mi (1.49 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	801 ft (244 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	1,311
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	1,259
• Density	2,189.57/sq mi (845.30/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	46932
Area code(s)	574
FIPS code	18-26242[4]
GNIS feature ID	0452043[5]
Website	https://www.facebook.com/Townofgalvestonindiana/

History

Galveston was laid out in 1854.[6] It was probably named after Galveston, Texas,[7] although folk etymology holds that "a gal with a vest on" caused the name to be selected.[8] Galveston was incorporated as a town in 1870.[9]

Geography

Galveston is located at 40°34′39″N 86°11′29″W.[10]

According to the 2010 census, Galveston has a total area of 0.52486 square miles (1.36 km²), all land.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1870	390		—
1880	415		6.4%
1910	658		—
1920	691		5.0%
1930	606		−12.3%
1940	735		21.3%
1950	905		23.1%
1960	1,111		22.8%
1970	1,284		15.6%
1980	1,822		41.9%
1990	1,609		−11.7%
2000	1,532		−4.8%
2010	1,311		−14.4%
2019 (est.)	1,259	[3]	−4.0%
US Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census,[2] there were 1,311 people, 553 households, and 368 families in the town. The population density was 2,473.6 inhabitants per square mile (955.1/km²). There were 633 housing units at an average density of 1,194.3 per square mile (461.1/km²). 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,[4] there were 1,532 people, 615 households, and 448 families living in the town. The population density was 2,702.9 people per square mile (1,037.7/km²). There were 649 housing units at an average density of 1,145.0 per square mile (439.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.98% White, 0.33% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 615 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.

The town population contained 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,450, and the median income for a family was $48,942. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,880. About 3.4% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Two airports are near Galveston in unincorporated Cass County:

• Galveston Airport, publicly owned, is open for public use;
• Rockey's Air Strip is a privately owned airport for private use.

Education

Galveston has a public library, a branch of the Cass County Public Library.[13]

Formerly known as Galveston Elementary School,[14] Galveston has a polytechnic academy, known as Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy.[15]

References

1. "2019 US Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
2. "US Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". US Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "US Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 25 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
6. Helm, Thomas B. (1878). History of Cass County, Indiana. Kingman Bros. p. 42.
7. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 141. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. More likely the name was borrowed from Texas.
8. Hook, J. N. (10 June 2014). All Those Wonderful Names. Open Road Media. p. 271. ISBN 978-1-4976-1186-3.
9. Powell, Jehu Z. (1913). History of Cass County Indiana: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 609.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". US Census Bureau. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
11. "Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
13. "Location/Hours". Cass County Public Library. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
14. "Galveston Elementary School". Galveston Elementary School. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
15. "LCP Academy". Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy. Retrieved 7 September 2020.