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Bacliff, TX
Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77518.
Population
9,541
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,754
ZIP codes
1
Bacliff and its ZIP codes
Bacliff at a glance
- Bacliff is about 32 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 279th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $51,458, 34% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,500 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $1,498 a month.
Local data for Bacliff, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bacliff, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,458
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$1,498/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,707), Irish Americans (913), Salvadoran Americans (801).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Galveston County. PPP loans are for Bacliff.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,901
126,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,777
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $16,728 per person
PPP loans
$6.1M
219 loans, 894 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bacliff, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bacliff, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52,889
42.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bacliff, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.6%
U.S. 11.1% +13.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bacliff
1 in or overlapping Bacliff. Population shown
Cities near Bacliff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KemahCity | 2.6 mi | 1.8 |
| San LeonCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SeabrookCity | 5 mi | 4.9 |
| DickinsonCity | 5.4 mi | 10 |
| El LagoCity | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| League CityCity | 6.5 mi | 51.4 |
| Taylor Lake VillageCity | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Nassau BayCity | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| Texas CityCity | 7.1 mi | 66.3 |
| ShoreacresCity | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| WebsterCity | 8.3 mi | 6.3 |
| La MarqueCity | 9.5 mi | 13.8 |
| Santa FeCity | 11 mi | 17 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| La PorteCity | 12 mi | 18.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bacliff, TX in?
- Bacliff is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Bacliff, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bacliff include 77518.
- What is the population of Bacliff, TX?
- About 9,541 people live in Bacliff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bacliff?
- Nearby places include Kemah (2.6 mi), San Leon (2.9 mi), Clear Lake Shores (3.9 mi), Seabrook (5 mi), Dickinson (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023