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 $64,270 with a poverty rate of 21.66%. The median age in Bishop is 43.6 years: 41.5 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bishop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,669 | 52.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,092 | 34.54% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 7.08% |
| Other race | 177 | 5.6% |
| 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 | 1,194 | 2.65 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Married | 797 | 2.99 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.03 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 166 | 3.25 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
85.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 304 | 12.99% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 309 | 13.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 715 | 30.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 282 | 12.05% |
| Some College | 543 | 23.21% |
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 | 1,549 | 1,197 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 776 | 559 | 152 |
| White | 525 | 450 | 144 |
| Black | 224 | 68 | 0 |
| Other Race | 142 | 90 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,929 | $0 | $34,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,659 | $0 | $53,636 |
| High School Graduate | $32,065 | $0 | $29,776 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $58,382 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,795 | $57,179 | $28,620 |
| Some College | $39,262 | $56,920 | $25,260 |
$37,795
Average Earnings
$57,179
Average Male
$28,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.69% of Bishop residents speak only English, while 36.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,149 | 384 | 17.87% |
| Multiple | 1,084 | 340 | 31.37% |
| Black | 224 | 217 | 96.88% |
| Other | 177 | 45 | 25.42% |
| White | 702 | 36 | 5.13% |
21.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.43%
Male Poverty Rate
23.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bishop is Black, with 96.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bishop is White, with 5.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.86% |
| High School | 18.74% |
| Some College | 11.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Female Employed | 7.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,150 | $68,598 |
| Households | $45,750 | $64,270 |
| Married Families | $61,146 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,938 | $41,511 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
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
148
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 5.35% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 5.45% |
| Other Race | 8 | 4.97% |
| Black | 7 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
79.89%
Born in Bishop
90.07%
Native Born
9.93%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
7.08%
Naturalized
90.07% of Bishop residents were born in the United States, with 79.89% having been born in Texas. 2.85% 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% |