South Padre Island, TX

Q: What is the Total Population of South Padre Island?

Total Population of South Padre Island is 2,386.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of South Padre Island?

Total Male Population of South Padre Island is 1,373.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of South Padre Island?

Total Female Population of South Padre Island is 1,013.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Padre Island?

There are 135.54 Males per 100 Females in South Padre Island.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Padre Island?

There are 73.78 Females per 100 Males in South Padre Island.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in South Padre Island?

Median Population Age in South Padre Island is 58.5 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in South Padre Island

Average Family Size in South Padre Island is 2.3 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in South Padre Island

Average Household Size in South Padre Island is 1.9 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in South Padre Island?

Per Capita income in South Padre Island is $52,745.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in South Padre Island?

Median Family Income in South Padre Island is $82,701.

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South Padre Island Map

South Padre Island Overview

2,386

TOTAL POPULATION

1,373

MALE POPULATION

1,013

FEMALE POPULATION

135.54

MALES / 100 FEMALES

73.78

FEMALES / 100 MALES

58.5

MEDIAN AGE

2.3

AVG FAMILY SIZE

1.9

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$52,745

PER CAPITA INCOME

$82,701

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$62,557

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

3.1%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

96.9¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.48

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,416

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

65.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

3.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

South Padre Island Zip Codes

78597

South Padre Island Area Codes

956

Race in South Padre Island

The most populous races in South Padre Island are White / Caucasian (1,836 | 76.9%), Hispanic or Latino (489 | 20.5%), and Two or more Races (183 | 7.7%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	91	3.8%
Black / African American	122	5.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	489	20.5%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	1,836	76.9%
Two or more Races	183	7.7%
Some other Race	154	6.5%
Total	2,386	100.0%

Ancestry in South Padre Island

The most populous ancestries reported in South Padre Island are English (476 | 20.0%), Mexican (441 | 18.5%), German (392 | 16.4%), Irish (140 | 5.9%), and American (117 | 4.9%), together accounting for 65.6% of all South Padre Island residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	117	4.9%
Arab	54	2.3%
Central American	44	1.8%
Danish	10	0.4%
Dutch	40	1.7%
English	476	20.0%
European	95	4.0%
French	102	4.3%
German	392	16.4%
Irish	140	5.9%
Italian	10	0.4%
Mexican	441	18.5%
Portuguese	39	1.6%
Romanian	61	2.6%
Salvadoran	44	1.8%
Scottish	111	4.6%
Swedish	33	1.4%
Thai	91	3.8%
Welsh	10	0.4%
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Immigrants in South Padre Island

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in South Padre Island came from Central America (148 | 6.2%), Latin America (148 | 6.2%), Mexico (104 | 4.4%), Asia (76 | 3.2%), and Europe (59 | 2.5%), together accounting for 22.4% of all South Padre Island residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	76	3.2%
Central America	148	6.2%
El Salvador	44	1.8%
Europe	59	2.5%
France	11	0.5%
Germany	48	2.0%
India	22	0.9%
Latin America	148	6.2%
Mexico	104	4.4%
South Central Asia	22	0.9%
Western Europe	59	2.5%
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Sex and Age in South Padre Island

The most populous age groups in South Padre Island are 55 to 59 Years (241 | 17.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (262 | 25.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	83 (6.0%)	31 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years	15 (1.1%)	12 (1.2%)
10 to 14 Years	28 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years	59 (4.3%)	47 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years	166 (12.1%)	21 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years	13 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	86 (6.3%)	24 (2.4%)
35 to 39 Years	27 (2.0%)	10 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years	16 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years	57 (4.2%)	192 (19.0%)
55 to 59 Years	241 (17.5%)	262 (25.9%)
60 to 64 Years	174 (12.7%)	148 (14.6%)
65 to 69 Years	173 (12.6%)	80 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years	100 (7.3%)	102 (10.1%)
75 to 79 Years	108 (7.9%)	74 (7.3%)
80 to 84 Years	27 (2.0%)	10 (1.0%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,373 (100.0%)	1,013 (100.0%)

Families and Households in South Padre Island

Median Family Size in South Padre Island

The median family size in South Padre Island is 2.27 persons per family, with single female/mother families (100 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (86 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.51 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	555 (74.9%)	2.21
Single Male/Father	86 (11.6%)	1.51
Single Female/Mother	100 (13.5%)	3.21
Total Families	741 (100.0%)	2.27

Median Household Size in South Padre Island

The median household size in South Padre Island is 1.93 persons per household, with single female/mother households (100 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (492 | 39.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	555 (45.0%)	2.36
Single Male/Father	86 (7.0%)	2.29
Single Female/Mother	100 (8.1%)	3.59
Non-family	492 (39.9%)	1.04
Total Households	1,233 (100.0%)	1.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in South Padre Island

Out of a total of 1,233 households in South Padre Island, 741 (60.1%) are family households, while 492 (39.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 420, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 467.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	467 (37.9%)
2-Person Households	420 (34.1%)	25 (2.0%)
3-Person Households	216 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	95 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	741 (60.1%)	492 (39.9%)

Female Fertility in South Padre Island

Fertility by Age in South Padre Island

Average fertility rate in South Padre Island is 174.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 533.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	24 (100.0%)	533.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	24 (100.0%)	174.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Padre Island

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in South Padre Island

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in South Padre Island

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	24 (100.0%)	1,000.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	24 (100.0%)	174.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Padre Island

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)

Income in South Padre Island

Income Overview in South Padre Island

Per Capita Income in South Padre Island is $52,745, while median incomes of families and households are $82,701 and $62,557 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	2,386	$52,745
Median Family Income	741	$82,701
Mean Family Income	741	$117,967
Median Household Income	1,233	$62,557
Mean Household Income	1,233	$103,547
Income Deficit	741	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	2,386	3.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	2,386	96.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	2,386	0.48

Earnings by Sex in South Padre Island

Average Earnings in South Padre Island are $35,914, $34,844 for men and $35,951 for women, a difference of 3.1%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	812 (57.6%)	$34,844
Female	597 (42.4%)	$35,951
Total	1,409 (100.0%)	$35,914

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Padre Island

The most common earnings brackets in South Padre Island are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (130 | 16.0%) and $100,000+ for women (119 | 19.9%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	52 (6.4%)	15 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999	130 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	33 (4.1%)	115 (19.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999	49 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	93 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	34 (4.2%)	48 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	56 (6.9%)	92 (15.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	47 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999	78 (9.6%)	54 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	70 (8.6%)	25 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	38 (4.7%)	24 (4.0%)
$100,000+	116 (14.3%)	119 (19.9%)
Total	812 (100.0%)	597 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Padre Island

Average earnings in South Padre Island are $38,304 for men and $37,146 for women, a difference of 3.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $221,765, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $221,765. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,927, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $6,523.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	$221,765	$56,927
Total	$38,304	$37,146

Family Income in South Padre Island

Family Income Brackets in South Padre Island

According to the South Padre Island family income data, there are 154 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	61	8.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	128	17.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	0	0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	33	4.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	129	17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	87	11.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	124	16.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	25	3.4%
$200,000+	154	20.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Padre Island

2-person families (580 | 78.3%) account for the highest median family income in South Padre Island with $95,469 per family, while 2-person families (580 | 78.3%) have the highest median income of $47,734 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	580 (78.3%)	$95,469
3-Person Families	127 (17.1%)	$0
4-Person Families	24 (3.2%)	$0
5-Person Families	10 (1.3%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	741 (100.0%)	$82,701

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Padre Island

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	159 (21.5%)	$96,172
1 Earner	238 (32.1%)	$0
2 Earners	344 (46.4%)	$83,527
3+ Earners	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	741 (100.0%)	$82,701

Household Income in South Padre Island

Household Income Brackets in South Padre Island

With 358 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in South Padre Island, accounting for 29.0% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	72	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	117	9.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	47	3.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	131	10.6%
$50,000 to $74,999	358	29.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	176	14.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	141	11.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	25	2.0%
$200,000+	169	13.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in South Padre Island

The median household income in South Padre Island is $62,557, with the highest median household income of $88,460 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 603 households (48.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 62 households (5.0%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	62 (5.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	147 (11.9%)	$58,154
45 to 64 Years	603 (48.9%)	$88,460
65+ Years	421 (34.1%)	$57,853
Total	1,233 (100.0%)	$62,557

Poverty in South Padre Island

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Padre Island

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 22.0% for females among the residents of South Padre Island, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28 males (100.0%) and 31 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	22 (48.9%)	31 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	4 (2.4%)	68 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	28 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years	61 (14.7%)	42 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	30 (35.7%)
Total	115 (8.6%)	223 (22.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Padre Island

According to the poverty statistics in South Padre Island, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	23 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	162 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	99 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	27 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	73 (100.0%)	164 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years	354 (85.3%)	368 (89.8%)
65 to 74 Years	273 (100.0%)	182 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	135 (100.0%)	54 (64.3%)
Total	1,220 (91.4%)	790 (78.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Padre Island

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in South Padre Island show that 11.0% or 61 of the total 555 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 11.5%, comprising of 61 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	468 (88.5%)	61 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	494 (89.0%)	61 (11.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Padre Island

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	24 (24.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Padre Island

The poverty data for South Padre Island shows that 61 of the married-couple family households (11.0%) and 24 of the single-parent households (12.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (11.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	61 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	61 (11.0%)	24 (12.9%)

Employment Characteristics in South Padre Island

Employment by Class of Employer in South Padre Island

Among the 1,368 employed individuals in South Padre Island, private company employees (926 | 67.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (141 | 10.3%), and self-employed (incorporated) (94 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	926	67.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	94	6.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	141	10.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations	92	6.7%
Local Government Employees	37	2.7%
State Government Employees	22	1.6%
Federal Government Employees	56	4.1%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	1,368	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in South Padre Island

According to the labor force statistics for South Padre Island, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,158), 65.6% or 1,416 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 48 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 47 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	47 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	179 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	13 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)
30 to 34 Years	110 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	237 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	468 (93.0%)	35 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years	160 (49.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	150 (33.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	15 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,416 (65.6%)	48 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Padre Island

According to labor force statistics for South Padre Island, 82.0% of individuals (1,025) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,250) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 48 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 70 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.8% or 35 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	70 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	86 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	297 (72.8%)	48 (11.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	572 (83.4%)	16 (2.3%)
Total	1,025 (82.0%)	59 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in South Padre Island

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Padre Island are Management (199 | 14.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (174 | 12.7%), Community & Social Service (166 | 12.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (143 | 10.4%), and Business & Financial (124 | 9.1%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Padre Island, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	81 (40.7%)	118 (59.3%)
Business & Financial	78 (62.9%)	46 (37.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	134 (77.0%)	40 (23.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	54 (57.5%)	40 (42.5%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	80 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	79 (47.6%)	87 (52.4%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	79 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	65 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	26 (18.2%)	117 (81.8%)
Health Technologists	26 (24.3%)	81 (75.7%)
Total (Category)	398 (49.4%)	408 (50.6%)
Total (Overall)	784 (57.3%)	584 (42.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in South Padre Island are Food Preparation & Serving (228 | 16.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (42 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (10 | 0.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (10 | 0.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in South Padre Island, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (27.2%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	166 (72.8%)	62 (27.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	42 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	176 (62.9%)	104 (37.1%)
Total (Overall)	784 (57.3%)	584 (42.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in South Padre Island are Sales & Related (132 | 9.7%), and Office & Administration (45 | 3.3%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	124 (93.9%)	8 (6.1%)
Office & Administration	11 (24.4%)	34 (75.6%)
Total (Category)	135 (76.3%)	42 (23.7%)
Total (Overall)	784 (57.3%)	584 (42.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in South Padre Island are Construction & Extraction (24 | 1.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16 | 1.2%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	11 (45.8%)	13 (54.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	27 (67.5%)	13 (32.5%)
Total (Overall)	784 (57.3%)	584 (42.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in South Padre Island are Material Moving (33 | 2.4%), Production (17 | 1.2%), and Transportation (15 | 1.1%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	17 (100.0%)
Transportation	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	48 (73.9%)	17 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)	784 (57.3%)	584 (42.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in South Padre Island

Employment Industries in South Padre Island

The major employment industries in South Padre Island include Accommodation & Food Services (311 | 22.7%), Professional & Scientific (179 | 13.1%), Educational Services (164 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (100 | 7.3%), and Administrative & Support (93 | 6.8%).

Employment Industries by Sex in South Padre Island

The South Padre Island industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (82.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (88.2%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	22 (62.9%)	13 (37.1%)
Manufacturing	0 (0.0%)	17 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	68 (68.0%)	32 (32.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	15 (42.9%)	20 (57.1%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	11 (16.9%)	54 (83.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	56 (82.4%)	12 (17.6%)
Professional & Scientific	143 (79.9%)	36 (20.1%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	11 (11.8%)	82 (88.2%)
Educational Services	85 (51.8%)	79 (48.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	40 (47.6%)	44 (52.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	182 (58.5%)	129 (41.5%)
Public Administration	10 (21.3%)	37 (78.7%)
Total	784 (57.3%)	584 (42.7%)

Education in South Padre Island

School Enrollment in South Padre Island

The most common levels of schooling among the 261 students in South Padre Island are graduate / professional (93 | 35.6%), high school (59 | 22.6%), and nursery / preschool (38 | 14.6%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	38	14.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary School	12	4.6%
Middle School	28	10.7%
High School	59	22.6%
College / Undergraduate	31	11.9%
Graduate / Professional	93	35.6%
Total	261	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Padre Island

Out of a total of 261 students who are enrolled in schools in South Padre Island, 42 (16.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 219 (83.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	69 (69.0%)	31 (31.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Total	219 (83.9%)	42 (16.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Padre Island

Business (272 | 24.7%), education (143 | 13.0%), engineering (131 | 11.9%), science & technology (120 | 10.9%), and social sciences (104 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,100 individuals in South Padre Island who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	87	7.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	67	6.1%
Physical & Health Sciences	36	3.3%
Psychology	87	7.9%
Social Sciences	104	9.5%
Engineering	131	11.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies	16	1.5%
Science & Technology	120	10.9%
Business	272	24.7%
Education	143	13.0%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	16	1.5%
Visual & Performing Arts	11	1.0%
Communications	10	0.9%
Arts & Humanities	0	0.0%
Total	1,100	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in South Padre Island

Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Padre Island

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in South Padre Island are males with 2 vehicles (379, accounting for 48.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (280, making up 64.9%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	27 (3.4%)	24 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle	331 (42.2%)	252 (43.1%)
2 Vehicles	379 (48.3%)	280 (47.9%)
3 Vehicles	47 (6.0%)	28 (4.8%)
4 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	784 (100.0%)	584 (100.0%)

Commute Time in South Padre Island

The most frequently occuring commute durations in South Padre Island are 5 to 9 minutes (351 commuters, 32.2%), less than 5 minutes (270 commuters, 24.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (161 commuters, 14.8%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	270	24.7%
5 to 9 Minutes	351	32.2%
10 to 14 Minutes	161	14.8%
15 to 19 Minutes	52	4.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	37	3.4%
25 to 29 Minutes	15	1.4%
30 to 34 Minutes	56	5.1%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	109	10.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	35	3.2%
90 or more Minutes	5	0.5%

Commute Time by Sex in South Padre Island

The most common commute times in South Padre Island are less than 5 minutes (228 commuters, 36.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (155 commuters, 33.6%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	228 (36.2%)	42 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes	196 (31.1%)	155 (33.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes	53 (8.4%)	108 (23.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes	42 (6.7%)	10 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	37 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	32 (5.1%)	24 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	22 (3.5%)	87 (18.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.6%)
90 or more Minutes	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Padre Island

The most frequent times of departure to work in South Padre Island are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (145, 23.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (159, 34.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	37 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	112 (17.8%)	82 (17.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	40 (6.4%)	12 (2.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	145 (23.0%)	159 (34.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	11 (1.8%)	25 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	46 (7.3%)	75 (16.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	125 (19.8%)	36 (7.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	65 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	38 (6.0%)	47 (10.2%)
Total	630 (100.0%)	461 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in South Padre Island

Occupancy by Ownership in South Padre Island

Of the total 1,233 dwellings in South Padre Island, owner-occupied units account for 878 (71.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 355 (28.8%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	878	71.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	355	28.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,233	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in South Padre Island

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	467	37.9%
2-Person Household	445	36.1%
3-Person Household	216	17.5%
4+ Person Household	105	8.5%
Total Housing Units	1,233	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Padre Island

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	238 (51.0%)	229 (49.0%)
2-Person Household	429 (96.4%)	16 (3.6%)
3-Person Household	130 (60.2%)	86 (39.8%)
4+ Person Household	81 (77.1%)	24 (22.9%)
Total Housing Units	878 (71.2%)	355 (28.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Padre Island

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	25 (29.1%)	61 (70.9%)
High School Diploma	7 (7.5%)	86 (92.5%)
College/Associate Degree	292 (92.4%)	24 (7.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	554 (75.1%)	184 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Padre Island

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	172	14.0%
35 to 44 Years	37	3.0%
45 to 54 Years	79	6.4%
55 to 64 Years	524	42.5%
65 to 74 Years	271	22.0%
75 to 84 Years	150	12.2%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	1,233	100.0%

Housing Finances in South Padre Island

Median Income by Occupancy in South Padre Island

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	878 (71.2%)	$87,679
Renter-Occupied	355 (28.8%)	$57,036
Average	1,233 (100.0%)	$62,557

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Padre Island

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	61 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	21 (2.4%)	24 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999	18 (2.1%)	54 (15.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	47 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	82 (9.3%)	49 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	157 (17.9%)	200 (56.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	148 (16.9%)	28 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	140 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	194 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	878 (100.0%)	355 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Padre Island

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	38 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	34 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	93 (10.6%)	54 (15.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499	273 (31.1%)	159 (44.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999	145 (16.5%)	75 (21.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499	79 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	36 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	180 (20.5%)	16 (4.5%)
Total	878 (100.0%)	355 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in South Padre Island

Housing Structures in South Padre Island

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	419	34.0%
Single Unit, Attached	101	8.2%
2 Unit Apartments	225	18.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	155	12.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	11	0.9%
10 or more Apartments	322	26.1%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	1,233	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Padre Island

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	419 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	139 (61.8%)	86 (38.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	20 (12.9%)	135 (87.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	188 (58.4%)	134 (41.6%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	878 (71.2%)	355 (28.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Padre Island

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	142 (16.2%)	61 (17.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms	235 (26.8%)	208 (58.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms	444 (50.6%)	86 (24.2%)
8 or more Rooms	57 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	878 (100.0%)	355 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Padre Island

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	864 (98.4%)	331 (93.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	878 (100.0%)	355 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in South Padre Island

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	27 (3.1%)	24 (6.8%)
1 Vehicle	350 (39.9%)	331 (93.2%)
2 Vehicles	427 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles	74 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	878 (100.0%)	355 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in South Padre Island

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in South Padre Island

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	489	389
Median Property Value	$420,100	$368,000
Median Household Income	$58,234	$155
Monthly Housing Costs	$1,066	$180
Real Estate Taxes	$7,700	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Padre Island

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	135 (27.6%)	75 (19.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999	187 (38.2%)	185 (47.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999	111 (22.7%)	81 (20.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999	56 (11.5%)	7 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	389 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Padre Island

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	71 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	39 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	20 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	56 (11.5%)	27 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	124 (25.4%)	26 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	119 (24.3%)	33 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999	21 (4.3%)	29 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more	39 (8.0%)	119 (30.6%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	389 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Padre Island

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	32 (6.5%)	143,160 (36,802.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	43 (8.8%)	136 (35.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	42 (8.6%)	89 (22.9%)
4.0x or more	362 (74.0%)	27 (6.9%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	389 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Padre Island

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	38 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	23 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	428 (87.5%)	10 (2.6%)
Total	489 (100.0%)	389 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in South Padre Island

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Padre Island

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	129 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	146 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	192 (96.0%)	8 (4.0%)
26 to 34 Years	24 (21.8%)	86 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years	10 (27.0%)	27 (73.0%)
45 to 54 Years	162 (61.1%)	103 (38.9%)
55 to 64 Years	755 (91.5%)	70 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years	455 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	199 (90.9%)	20 (9.1%)
Total	2,072 (86.8%)	314 (13.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Padre Island

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	129 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	146 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	192 (96.0%)	8 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Padre Island

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	413 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	151 (70.6%)	63 (29.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	550 (78.2%)	153 (21.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	230 (71.9%)	90 (28.1%)
$100,000 and over	728 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Padre Island

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	91 (70.5%)	38 (29.5%)
6 to 18 Years	72 (49.3%)	74 (50.7%)
19 to 25 Years	44 (22.0%)	179 (89.5%)
25 to 34 Years	24 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (27.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	162 (61.1%)
55 to 64 Years	21 (2.5%)	755 (91.5%)
65 to 74 Years	382 (84.0%)	226 (49.7%)
75 Years and over	199 (90.9%)	125 (57.1%)
Total	833 (34.9%)	1,569 (65.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Padre Island

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	98 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	47 (17.2%)	12 (6.6%)
75 Years and over	7 (5.2%)	20 (23.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in South Padre Island

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in South Padre Island: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	37 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in South Padre Island: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	39 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in South Padre Island: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	20 (23.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in South Padre Island: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	44 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	47 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (5.2%)	20 (23.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in South Padre Island: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	20 (23.8%)

Technology Access in South Padre Island

Computing Device Access in South Padre Island

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	1,019	82.6%
Smartphone	1,139	92.4%
Tablet	995	80.7%
No Computing Device	62	5.0%
Total	1,233	100.0%

Internet Access in South Padre Island

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	823	66.7%
Cellular Data Only	178	14.4%
Satellite Internet	174	14.1%
No Internet	196	15.9%
Total	1,233	100.0%

South Padre Island Summary

Padre Island is a barrier island located off the coast of South Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the longest barrier island in the world, stretching over 130 miles from the mouth of the Rio Grande to the northern tip of Mustang Island. The island is divided into two distinct regions: North Padre Island and South Padre Island. South Padre Island is a popular tourist destination, known for its white sand beaches, warm waters, and vibrant nightlife.

History

The history of South Padre Island dates back to the 16th century when Spanish explorers first arrived in the area. The island was originally inhabited by the Karankawa Indians, who were later displaced by Spanish settlers. The island was used as a base for Spanish exploration and colonization of the region. In the 19th century, the island was used as a base for smuggling and piracy.

In the early 20th century, the island was developed as a resort destination. The first hotel was built in the 1920s, and the island quickly became a popular destination for vacationers. In the 1950s, the island was developed further with the construction of a bridge connecting it to the mainland.

Geography

South Padre Island is located in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of South Texas. It is the longest barrier island in the world, stretching over 130 miles from the mouth of the Rio Grande to the northern tip of Mustang Island. The island is divided into two distinct regions: North Padre Island and South Padre Island.

The island is characterized by its white sand beaches, warm waters, and lush vegetation. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, and a variety of birds. The island is also home to a number of state parks, including the Padre Island National Seashore.

Economy

The economy of South Padre Island is largely driven by tourism. The island is a popular destination for vacationers, with its white sand beaches, warm waters, and vibrant nightlife. The island is also home to a number of resorts, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses catering to tourists.

The island is also home to a number of fishing and shrimping operations. The island is also home to a number of oil and gas production facilities.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of South Padre Island was 2,816. The population is largely composed of vacationers and seasonal residents. The island is also home to a number of permanent residents, many of whom are employed in the tourism and fishing industries. The median age of the population is 37.7 years, and the median household income is $45,890. The majority of the population is white (83.3%), followed by Hispanic (14.2%) and African American (1.5%).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of South Padre Island?

Total Population of South Padre Island is 2,386.

What is the Total Male Population of South Padre Island?

Total Male Population of South Padre Island is 1,373.

What is the Total Female Population of South Padre Island?

Total Female Population of South Padre Island is 1,013.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Padre Island?

There are 135.54 Males per 100 Females in South Padre Island.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Padre Island?

There are 73.78 Females per 100 Males in South Padre Island.

What is the Median Population Age in South Padre Island?

Median Population Age in South Padre Island is 58.5 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in South Padre Island

Average Family Size in South Padre Island is 2.3 People.

What is the Average Household Size in South Padre Island

Average Household Size in South Padre Island is 1.9 People.

What is Per Capita Income in South Padre Island?

Per Capita income in South Padre Island is $52,745.

What is the Median Family Income in South Padre Island?

Median Family Income in South Padre Island is $82,701.

What is the Median Household income in South Padre Island?

Median Household Income in South Padre Island is $62,557.

What is Income or Wage Gap in South Padre Island?

Income or Wage Gap in South Padre Island is 3.1%.

Women in South Padre Island earn 96.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in South Padre Island?

Inequality or Gini Index in South Padre Island is 0.48.

How Large is the Labor Force in South Padre Island?

There are 1,416 People in the Labor Forcein in South Padre Island.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in South Padre Island?

65.6% of People are in the Labor Force in South Padre Island.

What is the Unemployment Rate in South Padre Island?

Unemployment Rate in South Padre Island is 3.4%.