Bolivar Peninsula
Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas
Bolivar Peninsula is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Galveston County, Texas, with 2,769 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Island, 14.0 miles NW.
- 2,769residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 42.5 sq miland area · 110.0 km²
- 65 / sq mipopulation density
- 77617ZIP code
About Bolivar Peninsula
Bolivar Peninsula ( BOL-i-vər) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,769 at the 2020 census. The communities of Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach, Caplen, Gilchrist, and High Island are located on Bolivar Peninsula.
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Living in Bolivar Peninsula
- Median household income
- $75,547
- Median home value
- $315,500
- Median rent
- $1,648/mo
- Median age
- 62.5
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Bolivar Peninsula had 2,769 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,769 |
|---|---|
| Density | 65 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bolivar Peninsula at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,769 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.48 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Water area | 5.67 sq mi (14.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4891° N, 94.5697° W |
| ZIP code | 77617 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4809250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bolivar Peninsula
- Oak Island14.0 mi NW
- Texas City19.8 mi W
- Anahuac20.2 mi N
- San Leon22.4 mi W
- Stowell23.4 mi NE
- Beach City24.0 mi NW
- Tiki Island24.6 mi SW
- Bayou Vista25.0 mi SW
- Bacliff25.2 mi W
- Winnie25.3 mi NE
- Seabrook26.5 mi W
- Cove26.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bolivar Peninsula
What county is Bolivar Peninsula in?
Bolivar Peninsula is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of Bolivar Peninsula, TX?
2,769 people lived in Bolivar Peninsula at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bolivar Peninsula, TX?
The ZIP code of Bolivar Peninsula is 77617.
What is the elevation of Bolivar Peninsula?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bolivar Peninsula?
Oak Island (14.0 mi), Texas City (19.8 mi), Anahuac (20.2 mi), San Leon (22.4 mi), Stowell (23.4 mi).
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