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 $63,554 with a poverty rate of 22.26%. The median age in Port Isabel is 38.8 years: 33 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Isabel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,738 | 73.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,016 | 19.93% |
| Other race | 344 | 6.75% |
| 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 | 1,880 | 2.71 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 730 | 3.6 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 662 | 1.16 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 378 | 3.48 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Male | 110 | 3.48 | 40 | 60 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 245 | 7.23% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 5.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 405 | 11.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 3.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,463 | 43.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 439 | 12.96% |
| Some College | 540 | 15.94% |
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 | 2,749 | 2,073 | 284 |
| 2+ Races | 634 | 459 | 126 |
| White | 610 | 610 | 231 |
| Other Race | 169 | 131 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,565 | $0 | $64,815 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,631 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,543 | $41,941 | $27,817 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,681 | $34,282 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,623 | $41,291 | $37,831 |
| Some College | $38,884 | $52,878 | $21,494 |
$40,623
Average Earnings
$41,291
Average Male
$37,831
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.89% of Port Isabel residents speak only English, while 52.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,317 | 946 | 21.91% |
| Multiple | 1,016 | 245 | 24.11% |
| White | 717 | 189 | 26.36% |
22.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.39%
Male Poverty Rate
29.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Isabel is White, with 26.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Isabel is Hispanic, with 21.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.8% |
| Some College | 20.65% |
| High School | 17.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 24.53% |
| Male Employed | 5.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,746 | $70,453 |
| Households | $50,775 | $63,554 |
| Married Families | $66,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,375 | $48,723 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
187
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 6.37% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 2.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
63.61%
Born in Port Isabel
81.48%
Native Born
18.52%
Foreign Born
13.99%
Non Citizen
4.53%
Naturalized
81.48% of Port Isabel residents were born in the United States, with 63.61% having been born in Texas. 13.99% 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% |