How long is the commute from Bolivar Peninsula, TX?
Workers who live in Bolivar Peninsula, TX take an average of 52.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 52.5 minutes (±20.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Bolivar Peninsula get to work
| Means of transportation | Bolivar Peninsula | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±11.5 points) | 77.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±5.0 points) | 7.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.7% (±8.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±4.7 points) | 11.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Bolivar Peninsula, the average commute is higher than in Galveston County (27.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bolivar Peninsula, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Galveston County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Galveston County, Bolivar Peninsula ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 13 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bolivar Peninsula
| Vehicles available | Bolivar Peninsula | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% (±13.9 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±12.8 points) | 40.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±12.8 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Bolivar Peninsula, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Galveston County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bolivar Peninsula
| Bolivar Peninsula | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±4.7 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±8.1 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bolivar Peninsula, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Galveston County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bolivar Peninsula
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Peninsula | — | 52.5 minutes (±20.1) | — |
| Texas City | 20 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Anahuac | 20 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| San Leon | 22 mi | 32.5 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stowell | 23 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
| Beach City | 24 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tiki Island | 25 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bayou Vista | 25 mi | 33.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winnie | 25 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Texas City, TX (25.7 minutes), Anahuac, TX (26.7 minutes), Stowell, TX (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivar Peninsula | 52.5 minutes (±20.1) |
| 2 | Bayou Vista | 33.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Clear Lake Shores | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Tiki Island | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | San Leon | 32.5 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | League City | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Bacliff | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Galveston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bolivar Peninsula is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bolivar Peninsula
How long is the average commute in Bolivar Peninsula?
Workers who live in Bolivar Peninsula, TX take an average of 52.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bolivar Peninsula without a car?
0.9% of households in Bolivar Peninsula have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bolivar Peninsula?
4.3% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Bolivar Peninsula worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar Peninsula CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar Peninsula CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar Peninsula CDP, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bolivar Peninsula CDP, Texas (place:09250, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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