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 $46,431 with a poverty rate of 44.48%. The median age in Bluetown is 23.3 years: 21.6 years for males, and 23.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bluetown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 315 | 45.78% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 34.3% |
| Other race | 137 | 19.91% |
| 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 | 140 | 4.91 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 62 | 5.24 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 53 | 6.38 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 25 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.52
Average Family Size
4.91
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 20.37% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 5.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 118 | 36.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 29.01% |
| Some College | 12 | 3.7% |
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 | 304 | 164 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 58 | 56 | 34 |
| White | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 96.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 58.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $50,580 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,958 | $51,027 | $11,136 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$33,958
Average Earnings
$51,027
Average Male
$11,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
24.1% of Bluetown residents speak only English, while 75.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 75.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 668 | 306 | 45.81% |
| Multiple | 236 | 208 | 88.14% |
| Other | 137 | 20 | 14.6% |
44.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
51.47%
Male Poverty Rate
36.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluetown is Multiple, with 88.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluetown is Other, with 14.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 48.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 31.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 65.38% |
| Male Employed | 37.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $44,104 |
| Households | - | $46,431 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.4%
Male Marriage Rate
24.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
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
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
21.9%
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
58.58%
Born in Bluetown
71.37%
Native Born
28.63%
Foreign Born
26.6%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
71.37% of Bluetown residents were born in the United States, with 58.58% having been born in Texas. 26.6% 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% |