Bacliff
Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas
Bacliff is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Galveston County, Texas, with 9,677 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kemah, 2.7 miles NW.
- 9,677residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 3,807 / sq mipopulation density
- 77518ZIP code
About Bacliff
Bacliff is a census-designated place (CDP) in north-central Galveston County, Texas, United States, 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Galveston. The population was 9,677 at the 2020 census, up from 8,619 at the 2010 census. Bacliff, originally called Clifton-by-the-Sea, began as a seaside resort town. Located on the western shore of Galveston Bay, Bacliff, along with San Leon and Bayview, are the largest unincorporated communities on the Galveston County mainland.
The Bacliff CDP is home to the Kenneth E. Little Elementary school and Bayshore Park, created from land donated by Texas Genco.
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Living in Bacliff
- Median household income
- $51,458
- Median home value
- $201,500
- Median rent
- $1,498/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Bacliff had 9,677 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,677 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,807 per sq mi (1,470 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bacliff at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,677 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.54 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5086° N, 94.9887° W |
| ZIP code | 77518 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4805180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bacliff
- Kemah2.7 mi NW
- San Leon3.1 mi SE
- Clear Lake Shores3.6 mi NW
- El Lago5.5 mi NW
- Dickinson5.7 mi SW
- Seabrook5.8 mi N
- Taylor Lake Village6.0 mi NW
- Nassau Bay6.4 mi W
- League City7.3 mi W
- Webster7.9 mi W
- Shoreacres8.0 mi N
- Texas City8.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bacliff
What county is Bacliff in?
Bacliff is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of Bacliff, TX?
9,677 people lived in Bacliff at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bacliff, TX?
The ZIP code of Bacliff is 77518.
What is the elevation of Bacliff?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bacliff?
Kemah (2.7 mi), San Leon (3.1 mi), Clear Lake Shores (3.6 mi), El Lago (5.5 mi), Dickinson (5.7 mi).
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