Ben Bolt is a CDP located in Jim Wells County Texas. Ben Bolt has a 2024 population of 2,828. Ben Bolt is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 83.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,542 in 2020.
The average household income in Ben Bolt is $90,024 with a poverty rate of 14.72%. The median age in Ben Bolt is 30.8 years: 24.6 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ben Bolt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,863 | 77.92% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 16.48% |
| Other race | 87 | 3.64% |
| Native American | 45 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 656 | 3.63 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 358 | 4.36 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 143 | 3.17 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.14 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Male | 62 | 4.23 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 8.76% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 230 | 17.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 3.53% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 28.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 11.9% |
| Some College | 279 | 21.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,021 | 790 | 132 |
| White | 279 | 241 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 202 | 40 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,433 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,982 | $48,465 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,969 | $32,824 | $21,694 |
| Overall | $41,090 | $47,763 | $27,324 |
| Some College | $26,579 | $0 | $21,618 |
$41,090
Average Earnings
$47,763
Average Male
$27,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.34% of Ben Bolt residents speak only English, while 38.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 314 | 17.35% |
| Multiple | 394 | 71 | 18.02% |
| White | 579 | 38 | 6.56% |
| Other | 87 | 8 | 9.2% |
14.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.89%
Male Poverty Rate
11.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ben Bolt is Multiple, with 18.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ben Bolt is White, with 6.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.75% |
| Some College | 10.59% |
| High School | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.89% |
| Male Employed | 7.76% |
| Female Employed | 3.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,208 | $87,430 |
| Households | $70,500 | $90,024 |
| Married Families | $85,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $84,451 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 12.36% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 5.6% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.87% |
| Other Race | 8 | 13.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
92.18%
Born in Ben Bolt
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
97.49% of Ben Bolt residents were born in the United States, with 92.18% having been born in Texas. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,828 | 202 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 2,626 | 202 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 2,424 | 869 | 55.88% |
| 2021 | 1,555 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 1,542 | 0 | 0% |