South Padre Island, TX Demographics

A map of South Padre Island's Population by Race

South Padre Island, Texas has an estimated population of 2,891, a dramatic increase from the 2,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 3.7% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Padre Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Padre Island has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Padre Island, that probability was 50.2% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Padre Island is ranked the 597th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 was ranked the 694th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Padre Island's White Population

2,127 residents of South Padre Island, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Padre Island is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. South Padre Island ranks 716th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Padre Island's White population has grown by an estimated 60.9%. White residents' share of South Padre Island's population has increased from 64.0% to 73.6%.

South Padre Island is more White than neighboring Port Isabel (18.6% White), Laguna Heights (0% White), Laguna Vista (61.6% White), Bayview (27.6% White), and Del Mar Heights (0% White).

South Padre Island's Black Population

213 residents of South Padre Island, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Padre Island is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. South Padre Island ranks 1102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Padre Island's Black population has grown by an estimated 1320.0%. Black residents' share of South Padre Island's population has increased from 0.7% to 7.4%.

South Padre Island is more Black than neighboring Port Isabel (0% Black), Laguna Heights (0.8% Black), Laguna Vista (0% Black), Bayview (0% Black), and Del Mar Heights (0% Black).

South Padre Island's Asian Population

106 residents of South Padre Island, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Padre Island is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. South Padre Island ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Padre Island's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.6%. Asian residents' share of South Padre Island's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.7%.

South Padre Island is more Asian than neighboring Port Isabel (0% Asian), Laguna Heights (0% Asian), Laguna Vista (0.7% Asian), Bayview (1.7% Asian), and Del Mar Heights (0% Asian).

South Padre Island's Hispanic Population

392 residents of South Padre Island, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Padre Island is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. South Padre Island ranks 925th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Padre Island's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Padre Island's population has decreased from 29.5% to 13.6%.

South Padre Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Del Mar Heights (0% Hispanic). South Padre Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Isabel (79% Hispanic), Laguna Heights (99.2% Hispanic), Laguna Vista (36.3% Hispanic), and Bayview (68.9% Hispanic).

South Padre Island's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of South Padre Island, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Padre Island is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South Padre Island ranks 998th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Padre Island's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 91.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Padre Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

South Padre Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laguna Heights (0% Native American/Other), Bayview (0.2% Native American/Other), and Del Mar Heights (0% Native American/Other). South Padre Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Isabel (2.1% Native American/Other), and Laguna Vista (0.9% Native American/Other).

South Padre Island's Multiracial Population

30 residents of South Padre Island, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Padre Island is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Padre Island ranks 1201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Padre Island's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Multiracial residents' share of South Padre Island's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.0%.

South Padre Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Isabel (0.3% Multiracial), Laguna Heights (0% Multiracial), Laguna Vista (0.4% Multiracial), and Del Mar Heights (0% Multiracial). South Padre Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayview (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.