Bolivar Peninsula, TX

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2023 Population

2,995

14.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

62.6

3.54% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11%

11% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$71,970

15.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$316,400

1.46% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

1,058

15.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bolivar Peninsula, TX had a population of 3k people with a median age of 62.6 and a median household income of $71,970. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bolivar Peninsula, TX grew from 2,626 to 2,995, a 14.1% increase and its median household income grew from $62,207 to $71,970, a 15.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bolivar Peninsula, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.75%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.11%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.21%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.768%).

None of the households in Bolivar Peninsula, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.5% of the residents in Bolivar Peninsula, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Bolivar Peninsula, TX was $316,400, and the homeownership rate was 91.7%.

Most people in Bolivar Peninsula, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 45.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bolivar Peninsula, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bolivar Peninsula, TX is home to a population of 3k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.4% of Bolivar Peninsula, TX residents were born outside of the country (311 people).

In 2023, there were 7.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.27k people) in Bolivar Peninsula, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 292 White (Hispanic) and 213 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.5%

2023 Citizenship

94.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.5% of Bolivar Peninsula, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bolivar Peninsula, TX was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bolivar Peninsula, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.27k ± 444
White (Hispanic)
292 ± 418
Two+ (Hispanic)
213 ± 342

17.2%

Hispanic Population

514 people

17.2% of the people in Bolivar Peninsula, TX are hispanic (514 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bolivar Peninsula, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

311 people

8.61%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

226 people

As of 2023, 10.4% of Bolivar Peninsula, TX residents (311 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bolivar Peninsula, TX was 8.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bolivar Peninsula, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
220 ± 156
Korea
46 ± 75
Gulf War (1990s)
33 ± 35

Bolivar Peninsula, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bolivar Peninsula, TX employs 1.06k people. The largest industries in Bolivar Peninsula, TX are Construction (147 people), Educational Services (139 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (136 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($89,323), Construction ($55,243), and Educational Services ($46,910).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.06k

2023 Value

± 325

15.6%

1 Year growth

± 39.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bolivar Peninsula, TX grew at a rate of 15.6%, from 915 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bolivar Peninsula, TX, are Management Occupations (150 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (109 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (102 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bolivar Peninsula, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.06k

2023 Value

± 325

15.6%

1 Year growth

± 39.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bolivar Peninsula, TX grew at a rate of 15.6%, from 915 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bolivar Peninsula, TX, are Construction (147 people), Educational Services (139 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bolivar Peninsula, TX, though some of these residents may live in Bolivar Peninsula, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,769

Median earning men ± $25,346

$39,500

Median earning women ± $22,407

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Retail Trade ($55,547), Construction ($55,521), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($23,862).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($47,458), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,594), and Retail Trade ($22,361).

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bolivar Peninsula, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bolivar Peninsula, TX was $316,400 in 2023, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $321,100 to $316,400, a 1.46% decrease. The homeownership rate in Bolivar Peninsula, TX is 91.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bolivar Peninsula, TX have an average commute time of 45.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bolivar Peninsula, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$316,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$71,171

$1,394

Median Property Taxes

±$374

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bolivar Peninsula, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bolivar Peninsula, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

91.7%

Homeownership

2023

55%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 91.7% of the housing units in Bolivar Peninsula, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 92.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bolivar Peninsula, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Bolivar Peninsula, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$71,970

Median Household Income

± $15,966

1.52k

Number of Households

± 393

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.52k households in Bolivar Peninsula, TX grew to $71,970 from the previous year's value of $62,207.

The following chart displays the households in Bolivar Peninsula, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bolivar Peninsula, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (8.41%)

In 2023, 75.4% of workers in Bolivar Peninsula, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (8.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

45.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bolivar Peninsula, TX have a longer commute time (45.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 17.8% of the workforce in Bolivar Peninsula, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bolivar Peninsula, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bolivar Peninsula, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bolivar Peninsula, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bolivar Peninsula, TX (330 out of 3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bolivar Peninsula, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Bolivar Peninsula, TX has health coverage, with 27% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 24.3% on Medicare, 24% on non-group plans, and 0.367% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Galveston County, TX see 1302 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1311 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2041 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 754 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,302 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Galveston County, TX

Primary care physicians in Galveston County, TX see an average of 1,302 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,311 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Galveston County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.52% under 18 years, 8.05% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 39.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

27%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

24.3%

Medicare

24%

Non-Group

0.367%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bolivar Peninsula, TX declined by 8.27% from 12.4% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bolivar Peninsula, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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