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South Padre Island town, TX

ZIP 78597 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78597

78597 has a population of 2,881 with a median age of 59.2 yrs (55.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.2%+30% vs US avg
x
Black
5.5%-55% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-71% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.9%-50% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.0%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
34.0%+109% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.9%-29% vs US avg
x
High school
9.7%-63% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
53.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.8%-39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.2%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.7%-66% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78597

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.7%-66% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.6%+19% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,881
Median age59.2
Poverty rate13.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.2%
Hispanic14.7%
Black5.5%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born27.8%