FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
- Dave McMahon
- Public Information Office
- 301-763-3691/763-3762 (fax)
- 301-457-1037 (TDD)
- e-mail: <pio@census.gov>
- CB07-CR.18
***CENSUS BUREAU MEDIA ADVISORY***
Census Bureau Says 4.5 Million People Impacted
By Surprise Hurricane Humberto
As Hurricane Humberto came ashore in Galveston
County early this morning, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that about 4.5 million
people experienced the storm’s effects as it made landfall along the Texas
coast.
According to most recent population estimates,
nearly 284, 000 people live in Galveston County. Additionally, the Census Bureau’s
2006 American Community Survey shows the median housing value in Galveston County
was $134,000. More than half the homes were moved into since 2000. The median
household income was about $53,000, while14 percent of the population was living
below the poverty level.
As the 2007 hurricane season progresses, the Census Bureau will continue to post information on its Hurricane Data and Emergency Preparedness Web page <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/emergencies/index.html>.