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Bishop, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,174 |
| • Density | 1,317.0/sq mi (507.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78343
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-08392 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330715 |
| Website | bishoptx.com |
Bishop is a city located in Nueces County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,174 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 3,134 people counted in 2010.
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History of Bishop
Bishop is a unique town in South Texas because it was carefully planned from the very beginning. In 1910, a man named F.Z. Bishop bought about 2,300 acres (9.3 square kilometers) of land. This land was located near a railroad line.
Mr. Bishop designed a special community. He set aside areas for businesses, factories, and homes. He also made sure the town had its own water and power systems. In just two years, Bishop grew quickly to 1,200 people. F.Z. Bishop stopped his work when World War I began. By then, he had sold over 80,000 acres (320 square kilometers) of land. He had also helped create a successful community.
The city's economy was first built on agriculture, which means farming. Later, in 1945, a large chemical plant opened. This plant, run by Celanese Corporation of America, also helped the town's economy.
Geography and Location
Bishop is located at coordinates 27.585178 degrees north and -97.799437 degrees west. The city covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is found along U.S. Highway 77 (which is also Interstate 69E). It is also near Farm to Market Road 70. Bishop is about eight miles (13 kilometers) north of Kingsville. It is also about thirty miles (48 kilometers) southwest of Corpus Christi.
Climate in Bishop
The weather in Bishop has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see this listed as "Cfa."
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 953 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,329 | 39.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,731 | 105.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,722 | 36.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,466 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,706 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,337 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,305 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,134 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,174 | 1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Details
The 2020 United States census counted 3,174 people living in Bishop. There were 1,104 households and 902 families in the city.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Bishop in 2020. "NH" means Non-Hispanic.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 763 | 24.04% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 24 | 0.76% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 24 | 0.76% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 12 | 0.38% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 37 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,304 | 72.59% |
| Total | 3,174 |
Education in Bishop
The Bishop Consolidated Independent School District serves the city of Bishop. This school district has several schools for students of all ages:
- Bishop High School (for grades 9–12)
- Luehrs Junior High (for grades 6–8)
- Bishop Elementary (for grades 4–5)
- Bishop Primary School (for grades PK–3)
- Petronila Elementary (for grades PK–5)
A new high school for the district opened in the fall of 2010. For students who want to continue their education after high school, Del Mar College is the community college for all of Nueces County.
Transportation
The Bishop Municipal Airport is located about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) northeast of the main part of Bishop. This airport helps people travel to and from the city.
