South Padre Island, TX Demographics
A map of South Padre Island's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,322 | 64.0% |
Hispanic | 609 | 29.5% |
Asian | 64 | 3.1% |
Multiracial | 44 | 2.1% |
Black | 15 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 0.6% |
South Padre Island, Texas had a population of 2,066 in 2020. It was 64.0% White, 0.7% Black, 3.1% Asian, 29.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Padre Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Padre Island is the 694th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
South Padre Island's White Population
1,322 residents of South Padre Island identify as White, or 64.0%. This makes the White share of the population of South Padre Island considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Padre Island is ranked #714 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Padre Island is more White than neighboring Port Isabel (18% White), Laguna Heights (6% White), Laguna Vista (48.8% White), Bayview (46.7% White), and Del Mar Heights (3.8% White).
South Padre Island's Black Population
15 residents of South Padre Island identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Padre Island slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Padre Island is ranked #1096 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Padre Island is more Black than neighboring Port Isabel (0.2% Black), Laguna Heights (0.2% Black), Laguna Vista (0.4% Black), Bayview (0.2% Black), and Del Mar Heights (0% Black).
South Padre Island's Asian Population
64 residents of South Padre Island identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Padre Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Padre Island is ranked #169 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Padre Island is more Asian than neighboring Port Isabel (0.4% Asian), Laguna Heights (0.2% Asian), Laguna Vista (0.8% Asian), Bayview (2.3% Asian), and Del Mar Heights (0% Asian).
South Padre Island's Hispanic Population
609 residents of South Padre Island identify as Hispanic, or 29.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Padre Island slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Padre Island is ranked #925 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Padre Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Isabel (80.1% Hispanic), Laguna Heights (91.9% Hispanic), Laguna Vista (47.7% Hispanic), Bayview (47.8% Hispanic), and Del Mar Heights (96.2% Hispanic).
South Padre Island's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of South Padre Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Padre Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Padre Island is ranked #895 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Padre Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Isabel (0.5% Native American/Other), and Del Mar Heights (0% Native American/Other). South Padre Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laguna Heights (1.5% Native American/Other).
South Padre Island's Multiracial Population
44 residents of South Padre Island identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Padre Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Padre Island is ranked #1193 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Padre Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Isabel (0.7% Multiracial), Laguna Heights (0.2% Multiracial), Laguna Vista (1.7% Multiracial), and Del Mar Heights (0% Multiracial). South Padre Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayview (2.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.