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South Padre Island

Texas · 2,066 residents · 2.689 sq mi
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South Padre Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,986. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $422,700. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $422,700, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,066
−15%since 2000
from 2,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
768 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
57.7
+24%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Padre Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,986
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$69,830
+120%since 2000
from $31,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
17.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$422,700
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,150
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
63.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
36.6% rent
7.2
+111%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(1,322)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(609)
Asian3.1%(64)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,226)
59
+29%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
22.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−4%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
61.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
12.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
63.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
53.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
46.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
14.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.7%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Padre Island, Texas?

South Padre Island, Texas has about 2,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Padre Island, Texas earns about $58,986 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 $422,700, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in South Padre Island, Texas?

About 52.7% 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 17.2% 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 389 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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