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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Padre Island

Texas · 2,422 residents · 2.689 sq mi
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South Padre Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,417. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $154,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,422
+44%since 1990
from 1,677 in 1990
1990 – 2025
901 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 624 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.7
+14%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Padre Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,417
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,256 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,708
+52%since 1990
from $20,823 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$702
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $493 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
36.5% rent
3.4
−13%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(229)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score32.8%(550)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,817)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(553)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score46%(1,114)
46
+40%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Padre Island, Texas?

South Padre Island, Texas has about 2,422 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Padre Island, Texas earns about $45,417 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 $154,100, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in South Padre Island, Texas?

About 35.5% 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 12.0% of people in South Padre Island, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Padre Island, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, South Padre Island, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 745 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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