Port Isabel, Texas Population 2022
Port Isabel is a city located in Cameron County Texas. Port Isabel has a 2020 population of 5,032. Port Isabel is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,028 in 2010.
The average household income in Port Isabel is $48,206 with a poverty rate of 30.33%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $713 per month, and the median house value is $126,900. The median age in Port Isabel is 41.7 years, 42.3 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
Port Isabel Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Isabelwas:
- White: 93.76%
- Two or more races: 4.40%
- Asian: 1.10%
- Other race: 0.56%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,886 | 93.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.10% |
| Some Other Race | 35 | 0.56% |
| Two or More Races | 276 | 4.40% |
Port Isabel Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,073 | 3.03 | 57.1 |
| Married | 968 | 3.94 | 70.7 |
| Male | 111 | 3.03 | 19.8 |
| Female | 353 | 4.02 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 641 | 1.11 | 49.1 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 474 | 11.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 554 | 13.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,859 | 43.90% |
| Some College | 629 | 14.85% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 360 | 8.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 3.73% |
Port Isabel Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 136 | 136 | 61 |
| White | 980 | 883 | 290 |
| Hispanic | 3,203 | 2,272 | 215 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | |
| Native American | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 44.85%.
Port Isabel Language by Age
Port Isabel Language
48.18% of Port Isabel residents speak only English, while 51.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.64% of the population.
Port Isabel Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,002 | 175 | 17.47% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 5,194 | 1,729 | 33.29% |
| Multiple | 276 | 56 | 20.29% |
30.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.46%
Male Poverty Rate
32.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Port Isabel
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Isabel is White, with 17.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Isabel is Multiple, with 20.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.60%.
Port Isabel Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Port Isabel Married by Age and Sex
Port Isabel Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Port Isabel Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 317 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 2.19% |
Port Isabel Veterans by Education
21.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
58.31%
Born in Port Isabel
73.02%
Native Born
26.98%
Foreign Born
24.16%
Non Citizen
2.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.02% of Port Isabel residents were born in the United States, with 58.31% having been born in Texas. 24.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,575 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 3,067 | -508 | -1.52% |
| 1980 | 3,769 | 702 | 2.08% |
| 1990 | 4,467 | 698 | 1.71% |
| 2000 | 4,865 | 398 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 5,006 | 141 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 5,008 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 5,010 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 5,012 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 5,014 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 5,016 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 5,018 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 5,020 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 5,022 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 5,024 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 5,028 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 5,030 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 5,032 | 2 | 0.04% |