Bolivar Peninsula is a CDP located in Galveston County Texas. Bolivar Peninsula has a 2024 population of 2,661. Bolivar Peninsula is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,611 in 2020.
The average household income in Bolivar Peninsula is $68,527 with a poverty rate of 12.38%. The median age in Bolivar Peninsula is 64.9 years: 65.2 years for males, and 64.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivar Peninsula was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,392 | 91.09% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 6.78% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,439 | 1.82 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Married | 819 | 2.3 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 567 | 1.13 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 44 | 1.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 1.78 | 100 | 0 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
92.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 4.12% |
| Associates Degree | 325 | 13.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 285 | 11.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 2.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,032 | 41.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 659 | 26.63% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,068 | 1,958 | 349 |
| Black | 178 | 178 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 173 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 16.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,987 | $0 | $75,132 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,929 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $24,331 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,085 | $24,518 | $42,519 |
| Some College | $28,983 | $0 | $29,142 |
$35,085
Average Earnings
$24,518
Average Male
$42,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91% of Bolivar Peninsula residents speak only English, while 9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,118 | 324 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 1 | 0.36% |
12.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.48%
Male Poverty Rate
18.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar Peninsula is White, with 15.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar Peninsula is Hispanic, with 0.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.97% |
| High School | 15.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,222 | $89,131 |
| Households | $62,207 | $68,527 |
| Married Families | $89,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,859 | $36,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
86.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
462
Number of Veterans
295
Male Veterans
167
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 252 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 258 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 20.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.7%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
51.68%
Born in Bolivar Peninsula
91.39%
Native Born
8.61%
Foreign Born
5.83%
Non Citizen
2.78%
Naturalized
91.39% of Bolivar Peninsula residents were born in the United States, with 51.68% having been born in Texas. 5.83% 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 | 2,661 | 18 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 2,643 | 17 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 2,626 | -203 | -7.18% |
| 2021 | 2,829 | 218 | 8.35% |
| 2020 | 2,611 | 62 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 2,549 | 216 | 9.26% |
| 2018 | 2,333 | 143 | 6.53% |
| 2017 | 2,190 | 36 | 1.67% |
| 2016 | 2,154 | -42 | -1.91% |
| 2015 | 2,196 | 237 | 12.1% |
| 2014 | 1,959 | -305 | -13.47% |
| 2013 | 2,264 | -177 | -7.25% |
| 2012 | 2,441 | 22 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 2,419 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,417 | 0 | 0% |