Bluetown is a CDP located in Cameron County Texas. Bluetown has a 2024 population of 663. Bluetown is currently growing at a rate of 3.43% annually and its population has increased by 17.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 562 in 2020.
The average household income in Bluetown is $42,068 with a poverty rate of 51.53%. The median age in Bluetown is 28.7 years: 37.2 years for males, and 20.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bluetown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 70.76% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 25.36% |
| Other race | 24 | 3.88% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134 | 4.62 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 79 | 5.82 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 28 | 4.43 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 24 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 3.67 | 0 | 100 |
5.26
Average Family Size
4.62
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 23.15% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 124 | 36.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 36.5% |
| Some College | 12 | 3.56% |
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 | 311 | 128 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 43 | 0 |
| White | 26 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 44.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $46,429 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,083 | $47,734 | $12,667 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$40,083
Average Earnings
$47,734
Average Male
$12,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.93% of Bluetown residents speak only English, while 74.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 74.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 593 | 319 | 53.79% |
| Multiple | 157 | 141 | 89.81% |
| Other | 24 | 24 | 100% |
51.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
56.97%
Male Poverty Rate
45.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluetown is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluetown is Hispanic, with 53.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 54.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.2% |
| High School | 48.39% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 76.32% |
| Male Employed | 37.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,679 | $42,383 |
| Households | $33,036 | $42,068 |
| Married Families | $33,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
58.8%
Born in Bluetown
63.49%
Native Born
36.51%
Foreign Born
32.47%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
63.49% of Bluetown residents were born in the United States, with 58.8% having been born in Texas. 32.47% 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 | 663 | 22 | 3.43% |
| 2023 | 641 | 22 | 3.55% |
| 2022 | 619 | 161 | 35.15% |
| 2021 | 458 | -104 | -18.51% |
| 2020 | 562 | -91 | -13.94% |
| 2019 | 653 | 171 | 35.48% |
| 2018 | 482 | 54 | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 428 | 19 | 4.65% |
| 2016 | 409 | 122 | 42.51% |
| 2015 | 287 | -32 | -10.03% |
| 2014 | 319 | 7 | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 312 | 6 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 306 | -27 | -8.11% |
| 2011 | 333 | -23 | -6.46% |
| 2010 | 356 | 0 | 0% |