South Point is a CDP located in Cameron County Texas. South Point has a 2024 population of 552. South Point is currently declining at a rate of -9.66% annually and its population has decreased by -53.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,197 in 2020.
The average household income in South Point is $59,128 with a poverty rate of 15.52%. The median age in South Point is 52.7 years: 48.9 years for males, and 58.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 387 | 57.76% |
| White | 238 | 35.52% |
| Other race | 45 | 6.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 269 | 2.49 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 197 | 2.74 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 51 | 1.73 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 10.29% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 11.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 164 | 26.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 31.03% |
| Some College | 125 | 20.1% |
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 | 579 | 322 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 234 | 28 |
| Other Race | 45 | 42 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 43 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 93.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,500 | $60,208 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,333 | $39,884 | $16,795 |
| Some College | $13,971 | $0 | $0 |
$37,333
Average Earnings
$39,884
Average Male
$16,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
10.9% of South Point residents speak only English, while 89.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 89.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 627 | 104 | 16.59% |
15.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.48%
Male Poverty Rate
16.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Point is Hispanic, with 16.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Point is Hispanic, with 16.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.47% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,357 | $42,833 |
| Households | $40,703 | $59,128 |
| Married Families | $33,672 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $148,482 | $128,784 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
77.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
32.24%
Born in South Point
50.75%
Native Born
49.25%
Foreign Born
28.96%
Non Citizen
20.3%
Naturalized
50.75% of South Point residents were born in the United States, with 32.24% having been born in Texas. 28.96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 552 | -59 | -9.66% |
| 2023 | 611 | -59 | -8.81% |
| 2022 | 670 | -277 | -29.25% |
| 2021 | 947 | -250 | -20.89% |
| 2020 | 1,197 | -483 | -28.75% |
| 2019 | 1,680 | 82 | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 1,598 | -23 | -1.42% |
| 2017 | 1,621 | 614 | 60.97% |
| 2016 | 1,007 | -356 | -26.12% |
| 2015 | 1,363 | 306 | 28.95% |
| 2014 | 1,057 | -383 | -26.6% |
| 2013 | 1,440 | -72 | -4.76% |
| 2012 | 1,512 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,511 | 135 | 9.81% |
| 2010 | 1,376 | 0 | 0% |