Port Isabel is a city located in Cameron County Texas. Port Isabel has a 2024 population of 5,149. Port Isabel is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,023 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Isabel is $59,772 with a poverty rate of 26.2%. The median age in Port Isabel is 39.7 years: 37.3 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Isabel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,103 | 79.87% |
| Two or more races | 744 | 14.48% |
| Other race | 290 | 5.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,933 | 2.66 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 843 | 3.58 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.03 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 299 | 3.52 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 91 | 3.81 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 4.02% |
| Associates Degree | 220 | 6.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 398 | 11.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 3.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,430 | 40.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 596 | 16.77% |
| Some College | 648 | 18.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,785 | 2,082 | 282 |
| White | 736 | 707 | 218 |
| 2+ Races | 487 | 352 | 128 |
| Other Race | 132 | 97 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,027 | $0 | $61,786 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,382 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,718 | $45,795 | $17,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $33,482 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,250 | $46,818 | $33,375 |
| Some College | $38,468 | $50,292 | $23,882 |
$41,250
Average Earnings
$46,818
Average Male
$33,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.69% of Port Isabel residents speak only English, while 55.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,331 | 1,230 | 28.4% |
| Multiple | 744 | 163 | 21.91% |
| White | 736 | 116 | 15.76% |
26.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.28%
Male Poverty Rate
31.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Isabel is Hispanic, with 28.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Isabel is White, with 15.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.81% |
| High School | 22.03% |
| Some College | 21.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 91.67% |
| Female Employed | 22.84% |
| Male Employed | 4.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,807 | $68,092 |
| Households | $42,601 | $59,772 |
| Married Families | $65,256 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,904 | $44,784 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
270
Number of Veterans
270
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 3.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.26%
Born in Port Isabel
76.72%
Native Born
23.28%
Foreign Born
17.31%
Non Citizen
5.98%
Naturalized
76.72% of Port Isabel residents were born in the United States, with 61.26% having been born in Texas. 17.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,308 | 32 | 0.61% |
| 2028 | 5,276 | 32 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 5,244 | 31 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 5,213 | 32 | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 5,181 | 32 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 5,149 | 31 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 5,118 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 5,105 | 21 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 5,084 | 61 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 5,023 | -1,240 | -19.8% |
| 2019 | 6,263 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 6,277 | -15 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 6,292 | -16 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 6,308 | 15 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 6,293 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 6,314 | -21 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 6,335 | -22 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 6,357 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6,357 | 43 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 6,314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,865 | 398 | 8.91% |
| 1990 | 4,467 | 698 | 18.52% |
| 1980 | 3,769 | 702 | 22.89% |
| 1970 | 3,067 | -508 | -14.21% |
| 1960 | 3,575 | -1,733 | -32.65% |