Bishop, Georgia
Bishop: Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
About
Bishop is a town located in the county of Oconee in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 224 and a population density of 110 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 281 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bishop
| Population : | 281 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Oconee County |
| Postal code : | 30621 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 706 |
| Area : | 2.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 781 feet / 238 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:26:57 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 137 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bishop is located at 33°49'9"N 83°26'20"W (33.8192900, -83.4387700).
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Demographics
The population of Bishop increased by 20.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 224 | - | census |
| 2011 | 223 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 226 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 230 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 235 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 243 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 251 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 260 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 268 | 2.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 274 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 281 | 2.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 44,686 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 46,918 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 45,423 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 46,920 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,769 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,505 |
Bishop zip code is 30621.
County name: Oconee, County
fips: 13219
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,505 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $108,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $963 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $348 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $715 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 76 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 18,588 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 54,300 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 289,145 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 964,524 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 692,373 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,820 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,170 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,042 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 946 |
| 2019 total employment : | 14,310 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 618,010 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,370 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,185 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,640 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 938 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,852 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 152 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,695 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 86.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 542.00 |
Schools in Bishop
College & universities near Bishop, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408862 | Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | Athens (GA) | 30606-3152 |
| 139959 | University of Georgia | Athens (GA) | 30602 |
| 246813 | Athens Technical College | Athens (GA) | 30601 |
| 485120 | New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder | Winder (GA) | 30680-2130 |
| 487092 | Emory University-Oxford College | Oxford (GA) | 30054 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bishop, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bishop
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bish Post Office | Bishop (GA) | 30621 |
| Farmington Post Office | Farmington (GA) | 30638 |
| High Shoal Post Office | High Shoals (GA) | 30645 |
| Watkinsvill Post Office | Watkinsville (GA) | 30677 |
| Bostwick Post Office | Bostwick (GA) | 30623 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Bishop , California city in Inyo County, California, United States with a population of 3,778 people.
- Bishop , Texas city in Nueces County, Texas, United States with a population of 3,043 people.
- Bishop , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 121 people.
Other cities in Oconee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oconee County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Watkinsville | 2,962 | Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States |
| North High Shoals | 736 | Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States |
| Bogart | 175 | City in Oconee County, Georgia, United States of America |
