Ben Bolt, Texas
Census-designated place in Texas, United States
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Ben Bolt is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in south central Jim Wells County, Texas, United States, 7 miles (11 km) south of Alice on U.S. Route 281. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census, with a population of 1,662.[1]
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| Coordinates: 27°38′51″N 98°5′0″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells County |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,662 |
| Time zone | CST |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT |
| ZIP code | 78342 |
| Area code | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-07540 |
History
Ben Bolt was founded in 1904.[2] The community took its name from the popular song "Ben Bolt and Sweet Alice".[3]
Geography
Ben Bolt is located at 27°38′51″N 98°5′0″W (27.6475, -98.08333).
Education
Most of Ben Bolt is served by the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD. A small portion is within the Alice Independent School District.[4] The schools of the former district include Palito Blanco Elementary School for grades K-3, Ben Bolt Middle School for grades 4-8, and Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School for grades 9-12. Alice High School is of the latter district.
Demographics
Ben Bolt first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[19][18]
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[18] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 159 | 9.57% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 2 | 0.12% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 0.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,486 | 89.41% |
| Total | 1,662 | 100.00% |