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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Padre Island

Texas · 1,677 residents · 2.689 sq mi
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South Padre Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,256. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 745 residents. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $118,100. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,677
−31%vs 2000
vs 2,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
624 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 46.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Padre Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,256
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,823
−34%vs 2000
vs $31,708 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$118,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $154,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$493
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $702 in 2000
US average: $450
51.4%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.5% in 2000
48.6% rent
3.9
+15%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,817)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(553)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(1,114)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(229)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.3%(55)
Diversity Score32.8%(550)
33
−29%vs 2000
vs 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Padre Island, Texas?

South Padre Island, Texas has about 1,677 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Padre Island, Texas?

The typical household in South Padre Island, Texas earns about $30,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Padre Island, Texas expensive?

In South Padre Island, Texas, the median home is worth about $118,100, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in South Padre Island, Texas?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Padre Island, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Padre Island, Texas?

About 9.8% of people in South Padre Island, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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