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Bishop

Texas · 3,174 residents · 2.412 sq mi
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Bishop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,286. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,100. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,174
−4%since 2000
from 3,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,316 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bishop
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,286
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,434 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,824
+39%since 2000
from $14,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+72%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,261)
Black0.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino60%(1,983)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(2,000)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(763)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(2,304)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other3.1%(100)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,702)
Diversity Score
54
−11%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bishop, Texas?

Bishop, Texas has about 3,174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bishop, Texas?

The typical household in Bishop, Texas earns about $39,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bishop, Texas expensive?

In Bishop, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,100, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Bishop, Texas?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bishop, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bishop, Texas?

About 27.0% of people in Bishop, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bishop, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bishop, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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