Bishop Hills, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 202, Bishop Hills's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bishop Hills is a small community located in Texas, within Potter County. The total population is 202. It ranks as the 1552nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bishop Hills is 54.7 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bishop Hills is $112,813. This is 44% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.0%. This is 93% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $322,900. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Bishop Hills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 98.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bishop Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.2% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

45.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.3%. Notably, 16.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bishop Hills, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.