South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island: Town in Texas, United States
About
South Padre Island is a town located in the county of Cameron in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,816 and a population density of 311 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,752 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Padre Island
| Population : | 2,752 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Cameron County |
| Postal code : | 78597 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 9.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:52:02 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 304 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Padre Island is located at 26°6'13"N 97°9'53"W (26.1036900, -97.1646900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of South Padre Island decreased by 2.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,816 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,897 | 2.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,891 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,880 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,861 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,845 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,842 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,818 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,793 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,778 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,752 | -0.94% | estimation process |
People born in South Padre Island (1)
cartoonist Charles Fincher was born in South Padre Island
Schools in South Padre Island
College & universities near South Padre Island, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459967 | Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Padre Island, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
Post offices near South Padre Island
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Padre Island Post Office | South Padre Island (TX) | 78597 |
Other cities in Cameron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 183,428 | The southernmost city in Texas. |
| Harlingen | 65,176 | The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas. |
| San Benito | 24,085 | In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. |
| Los Fresnos | 7,826 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| La Feria | 7,240 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| Cameron Park Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Isabel | 6,226 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Primera | 5,271 | Town of the United States |
| Laureles | 3,692 | Census designated place in Texas, USA |
| Laguna Heights | 3,488 | Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Laguna Vista | 3,217 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 3,037 | Town of the United States |
| La Paloma | 2,903 | La Paloma, in Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP). |
| Santa Rosa | 2,684 | The town of Cameron County, Texas, U. |
| Rio Hondo | 2,639 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
South Padre Island distances to largest Texas cities
