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Bishop, TX


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Bishop, Texas

Bishop, Texas, in Nueces county, is 28 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. Bishop contains a population of approximately 3,305.

The People and Families of Bishop

In Bishop, about 58% of adults are married. Bishop has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bishop had a median family income of $41,250.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bishop favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bishop Housing

Bishop has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bishop, 96% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Bishop strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Bishop Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 9%Bishop Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Bishop, TX

Comparing Bishop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime12

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