Bishop is a city located in Nueces County Texas. Bishop has a 2024 population of 3,051. Bishop is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,173 in 2020.
The average household income in Bishop is $71,501 with a poverty rate of 22.42%. The median age in Bishop is 42.6 years: 36.1 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bishop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,631 | 52.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,027 | 32.78% |
| Black or African American | 246 | 7.85% |
| Other race | 229 | 7.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,175 | 2.67 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 748 | 2.95 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 247 | 1.17 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Female | 154 | 3.42 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Male | 26 | 4.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 315 | 14.23% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 5.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 298 | 13.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 5.69% |
| High School Graduate | 586 | 26.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 10.66% |
| Some College | 521 | 23.53% |
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 | 1,469 | 1,126 | 261 |
| 2+ Races | 750 | 555 | 183 |
| White | 449 | 423 | 153 |
| Black | 246 | 72 | 0 |
| Other Race | 150 | 89 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,357 | $150,625 | $34,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,138 | $0 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $31,667 | $56,111 | $30,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,228 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,828 | $72,560 | $28,095 |
| Some College | $45,278 | $71,964 | $26,488 |
$40,828
Average Earnings
$72,560
Average Male
$28,095
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.25% of Bishop residents speak only English, while 37.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,156 | 394 | 18.27% |
| Multiple | 1,020 | 319 | 31.27% |
| Black | 246 | 237 | 96.34% |
| Other | 229 | 64 | 27.95% |
| White | 647 | 38 | 5.87% |
22.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.99%
Male Poverty Rate
26.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bishop is Black, with 96.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bishop is White, with 5.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.01% |
| High School | 21.16% |
| Some College | 10.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 65.85% |
| Female Employed | 6.58% |
| Male Employed | 2.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,542 | $73,052 |
| Households | $58,385 | $71,501 |
| Married Families | $63,043 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,069 | $56,583 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68 | 4.22% |
| White | 48 | 4.02% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 6.14% |
| Black | 9 | 3.66% |
| Other Race | 8 | 4.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
79.96%
Born in Bishop
89.66%
Native Born
10.34%
Foreign Born
3.64%
Non Citizen
6.7%
Naturalized
89.66% of Bishop residents were born in the United States, with 79.96% having been born in Texas. 3.64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,899 | -31 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 2,930 | -30 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 2,960 | -30 | -1% |
| 2026 | 2,990 | -31 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 3,021 | -30 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 3,051 | -31 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 3,082 | -19 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 3,101 | -46 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 3,147 | -26 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 3,173 | 114 | 3.73% |
| 2019 | 3,059 | -24 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 3,083 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 3,091 | -35 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 3,126 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 3,142 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 3,164 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 3,179 | 14 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 3,165 | 26 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 3,139 | 10 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 3,129 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,305 | -32 | -0.96% |
| 1990 | 3,337 | -369 | -9.96% |
| 1980 | 3,706 | 240 | 6.92% |
| 1970 | 3,466 | -256 | -6.88% |
| 1960 | 3,722 | 991 | 36.29% |
| 1950 | 2,731 | -168 | -5.8% |