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South Padre Island

County:
Cameron County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.689
State:
Texas

South Padre Island is a town located in Cameron County, Texas. South Padre Island has a 2026 population of 2,077. South Padre Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,074 in 2020.

The median household income in South Padre Island is $70,472 with a poverty rate of 16%. The median age in South Padre Island is 60.8 years: 59.8 years for males, and 61 years for females. For every 100 females there are 122.7 males.

2.1K
Total Population
772
Density (mi²)
1 0.05%
Growth

South Padre Island Population

South Padre Island Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,07710.05%
20252,07600%
20242,076261.27%
20232,050-8-0.39%
20222,05800%
20212,058-16-0.77%
20202,074-2-0.1%
20192,773-15-0.54%
20182,788-25-0.89%
20172,813-26-0.92%
20162,839-4-0.14%
20152,843-16-0.56%
20142,859-19-0.66%
20132,878-11-0.38%
20122,889-8-0.28%
20112,897812.88%
20102,830100.35%

Median Age

Overall: 60.8 years
Female: 61 years
Male: 59.8 years

South Padre Island Adults

There are 2,615 adults, (1,157 of whom are seniors) in South Padre Island.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,298 (44.9%)
Male: 1,593 (55.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Padre Island includes 74.33% White, 7.37% Black or African American, 6.19% other race, 3.67% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,14974.33%
Two or more races2448.44%
Black or African American2137.37%
Other race1796.19%
Asian1063.67%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2147.4%
Other race1565.4%
White220.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,12773.57%
Black or African American2137.37%
Asian1063.67%
Two or more races301.04%
Other race230.8%

South Padre Island Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Padre Island 's average per capita income is $50,469. Household income levels show a median of $70,472. The poverty rate stands at 16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$127,659-
Families$94,000$213,422
Households$70,472$140,873
Non Families$61,932$61,092

$50,469

Average Income

$70,472

Median Household Income

16%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)