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 $79,714 with a poverty rate of 11.02%. The median age in Bolivar Peninsula is 62.6 years: 63.9 years for males, and 60.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivar Peninsula was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,561 | 85.51% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 7.88% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,521 | 1.97 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Married | 913 | 2.48 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 514 | 1.09 | 99 | 1 |
| Female | 90 | 1.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 1.75 | 100 | 0 |
2.42
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
91.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 4.34% |
| Associates Degree | 397 | 14.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 308 | 11.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,121 | 41.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 689 | 25.76% |
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 | 2,183 | 2,067 | 308 |
| Hispanic | 280 | 280 | 44 |
| Black | 186 | 186 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 115 | 44 |
| 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 2+ races people with a rate of 38.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,769 | $0 | $69,423 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,740 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,947 | $39,335 | $43,281 |
| Some College | $29,458 | $0 | $28,667 |
$39,947
Average Earnings
$39,335
Average Male
$43,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.1% of Bolivar Peninsula residents speak only English, while 11.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,269 | 329 | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 514 | 1 | 0.19% |
11.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.42%
Male Poverty Rate
14.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar Peninsula is White, with 14.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar Peninsula is Hispanic, with 0.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.06% |
| Some College | 12.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,775 | $95,394 |
| Households | $71,970 | $79,714 |
| Married Families | $98,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $48,996 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
83.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
484
Number of Veterans
304
Male Veterans
180
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 220 |
| Korea | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 238 |
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 20.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.7%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
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
55.13%
Born in Bolivar Peninsula
89.62%
Native Born
10.38%
Foreign Born
6.54%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
89.62% of Bolivar Peninsula residents were born in the United States, with 55.13% having been born in Texas. 6.54% 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% |