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Bishop, TX
City in Nueces County, Texas.
Population
3,103
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,287
ZIP codes
0
Bishop and its ZIP codes
Bishop at a glance
- Bishop is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,152, 26% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,800 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $952 a month.
Local data for Bishop, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bishop, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,152
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$952/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,956), German Americans (206), Irish Americans (146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nueces County. PPP loans are for Bishop.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,366
165,925 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.28B
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
How people get to work
Bishop, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled23.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bishop, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
19,656
17.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 45°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bishop, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.2%
U.S. 11.1% +18.1 pts
Cities near Bishop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingsvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 13.9 |
| DriscollCity | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| La Paloma-Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 8.4 |
| PetronilaCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| RicardoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| Spring GardensCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Tierra VerdeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| BanqueteCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Agua DulceCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Tierra GrandeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| RobstownCity | 16 mi | 13 |
| North San PedroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Ben BoltCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 12.2 |
| RivieraCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.7 |
| AliceCity | 21 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bishop, TX in?
- Bishop is in Nueces County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bishop, TX?
- About 3,103 people live in Bishop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bishop?
- Nearby places include Kingsville (6.7 mi), Driscoll (6.9 mi), La Paloma-Lost Creek (9.4 mi), Petronila (11 mi), Ricardo (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023