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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.1037,-97.1647 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:25:25 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 304 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
South Padre Island is located at 26°6'13"N 97°9'53"W (26.1036900, -97.1646900).
South Padre Island map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in South Padre Island
1South Padre Island Building Department
4601 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 View details
Phone: +19567611025 | Website available
2Paul Y. Cunningham Jr. City Hall
4601 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 View details
People born in South Padre Island (1)
cartoonist Charles Fincher was born in South Padre Island
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Padre Island, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459967 | Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville | Brownsville (TX) | 78520 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Padre Island, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| 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 | 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