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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 2025 population of 2,076 . South Padre Island is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,074 in 2020.

The average household income in South Padre Island is $129,988 with a poverty rate of 13.94%. The median age in South Padre Island is 59 years: 59.4 years for males, and 58.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 129.4 males.

2.1K
Total Population
772
Density (mi²)

South Padre Island Population

South Padre Island Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South Padre Island includes 80.01% White, 5.72% other race, 5.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (80.01%)

Two or more races (6.91%)

Other race (5.72%)

Black or African American (5.61%)

Asian (1.75%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,28280.01%
Two or more races1976.91%
Other race1635.72%
Black or African American1605.61%
Asian501.75%

South Padre Island Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Padre Island's average per capita income is $39,125. Household income levels show a median of $61,578. The poverty rate stands at 13.94%.

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$98,155-
Families$87,541$164,852
Households$61,578$129,988
Non Families$53,438$68,583

$39,125

Average Income

$61,578

Median Household Income

13.94%

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)