South Padre Island, Texas Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of South Padre Island?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of South Padre Island is 2,061. South Padre Island, Texas is the 7,495th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of South Padre Island?

The peak population of South Padre Island was in 2010, when its population was 2,816. In 2010, South Padre Island was the 6,335th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 7,495th largest city in the US. South Padre Island is currently 26.8% smaller than it was in 2010.

How quickly is South Padre Island shrinking?

South Padre Island has shrunk 15.7% since the year 2000. South Padre Island, Texas's growth is extremely below average. 90% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of South Padre Island, Texas?

The total voting age population of South Padre Island, Texas, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 2,510. The voting age population is 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

What percentage of South Padre Island, Texas residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 29.6% of the residents of South Padre Island are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of South Padre Island, Texas?

The racial demographics of South Padre Island are 98.0% White, 1.3% Black and 0.6% Two or more races. Additionally, 27.4% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of South Padre Island, Texas residents are below the poverty line?

In South Padre Island, 7.3% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 0.0%. On a per-household basis, 6.8% of families are below the poverty line in South Padre Island.

What percentage of South Padre Island, Texas residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 60.5% of South Padre Island residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among South Padre Island, Texas residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 96.8% of South Padre Island residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 45.0% have a bachelor's degree and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of South Padre Island, Texas residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among South Padre Island residents aged 5 and older, 20.9% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 20.9% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

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

The unemployment rate in South Padre Island is 1.1%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of South Padre Island, Texas residents work for the government?

In South Padre Island, 11.9% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

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

The median household income in South Padre Island is $45,221.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in South Padre Island, Texas?

In South Padre Island, 66.1% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in South Padre Island, Texas?

Renters occupy 33.9% of housing units in South Padre Island.

What percentage of South Padre Island, Texas housing units were built after 2000?

In South Padre Island, 24.1% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 1,800 units.

What is the median monthly rent in South Padre Island, Texas?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in South Padre Island is $1,081.

What percentage of households in South Padre Island, Texas have broadband internet?

In South Padre Island, 79.9% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

South Padre Island Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	2,061	7,495
2020	2,074	7,455
2019	2,778	6,463
2018	2,808	6,418
2017	2,830	6,393
2016	2,874	6,344
2015	2,884	6,318
2014	2,889	6,303
2013	2,899	6,286
2012	2,896	6,272
2011	2,895	6,272
2010	2,816	6,335
2000	2,446	6,603
1990	1,663	7,647