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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Isabel

Texas · 4,865 residents · 6.787 sq mi
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Port Isabel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,323. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,865
+9%since 1990
from 4,467 in 1990
1990 – 2025
717 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 658 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+12%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Port Isabel
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,323
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,275 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,239
+102%since 1990
from $5,577 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.3%
−11.8 ptssince 1990
from 39.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
40.3% rent
2.1
−30%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(3,919)
Black1.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino75%(3,352)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score70.1%(3,132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(1,190)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino74.4%(3,619)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score47.4%(2,307)
47
−32%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.1%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 49.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Port Isabel, Texas?

Port Isabel, Texas has about 4,865 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Port Isabel, Texas?

The typical household in Port Isabel, Texas earns about $25,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Isabel, Texas expensive?

In Port Isabel, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Port Isabel, Texas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Isabel, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Isabel, Texas?

About 27.3% of people in Port Isabel, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Isabel, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Isabel, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 398 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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