Port Isabel, TX

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Port Isabel Overview

5,137
TOTAL POPULATION
2,636
MALE POPULATION
2,501
FEMALE POPULATION
105.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,100
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,807
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,601
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,895
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,120
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Port Isabel Zip Codes

Port Isabel Area Codes

Race in Port Isabel

The most populous races in Port Isabel are Hispanic or Latino (4,331 | 84.3%), White / Caucasian (4,103 | 79.9%), and Two or more Races (744 | 14.5%).
Race in Port Isabel
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,33184.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,10379.9%
Two or more Races74414.5%
Some other Race2905.7%
Total5,137100.0%

Ancestry in Port Isabel

The most populous ancestries reported in Port Isabel are Mexican (4,214 | 82.0%), English (271 | 5.3%), German (257 | 5.0%), Italian (106 | 2.1%), and Irish (72 | 1.4%), together accounting for 95.8% of all Port Isabel residents.
Ancestry in Port Isabel
Ancestry# Population% Population
American350.7%
Belizean290.6%
Central American Indian170.3%
Cuban190.4%
English2715.3%
French200.4%
French Canadian140.3%
German2575.0%
Irish721.4%
Italian1062.1%
Mexican4,21482.0%
Northern European190.4%
Norwegian370.7%
Pennsylvania German190.4%
Polish450.9%
Russian170.3%
Scotch-Irish310.6%
Scottish170.3%
Swedish190.4%
Welsh140.3%
Yugoslavian170.3%
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Immigrants in Port Isabel

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Port Isabel came from Latin America (1,196 | 23.3%), Central America (1,177 | 22.9%), Mexico (1,136 | 22.1%), Belize (29 | 0.6%), and Caribbean (19 | 0.4%), together accounting for 69.2% of all Port Isabel residents.
Immigrants in Port Isabel
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Belize290.6%
Caribbean190.4%
Central America1,17722.9%
Cuba190.4%
Honduras120.2%
Latin America1,19623.3%
Mexico1,13622.1%
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Sex and Age in Port Isabel

Sex and Age in Port Isabel

The most populous age groups in Port Isabel are 10 to 14 Years (273 | 10.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (257 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years175 (6.6%)149 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years166 (6.3%)252 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Years273 (10.4%)188 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years174 (6.6%)60 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Years53 (2.0%)93 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Years157 (6.0%)67 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Years252 (9.6%)161 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years170 (6.5%)194 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Years258 (9.8%)155 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years132 (5.0%)73 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years117 (4.4%)158 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years177 (6.7%)105 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years105 (4.0%)257 (10.3%)
65 to 69 Years145 (5.5%)113 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years93 (3.5%)152 (6.1%)
75 to 79 Years78 (3.0%)138 (5.5%)
80 to 84 Years66 (2.5%)94 (3.8%)
85 Years and over45 (1.7%)92 (3.7%)
Total2,636 (100.0%)2,501 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Port Isabel

Median Family Size in Port Isabel

The median family size in Port Isabel is 3.57 persons per family, with single male/father families (91 | 7.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (299 | 24.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Port Isabel
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple843 (68.4%)3.58
Single Male/Father91 (7.4%)3.67
Single Female/Mother299 (24.2%)3.52
Total Families1,233 (100.0%)3.57

Median Household Size in Port Isabel

The median household size in Port Isabel is 2.66 persons per household, with single male/father households (91 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.81 persons per household. non-family households (700 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Port Isabel
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple843 (43.6%)3.58
Single Male/Father91 (4.7%)3.81
Single Female/Mother299 (15.5%)3.52
Non-family700 (36.2%)1.03
Total Households1,933 (100.0%)2.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Isabel

Out of a total of 1,933 households in Port Isabel, 1,233 (63.8%) are family households, while 700 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 410, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 682.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Isabel
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-682 (35.3%)
2-Person Households410 (21.2%)18 (0.9%)
3-Person Households338 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households316 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households116 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households29 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,233 (63.8%)700 (36.2%)

Female Fertility in Port Isabel

Fertility by Age in Port Isabel

Average fertility rate in Port Isabel is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 167.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 64.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years10 (35.7%)167.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years18 (64.3%)43.0
Total28 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Isabel

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Isabel
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Port Isabel

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Port Isabel
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma10 (35.7%)28.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (64.3%)90.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total28 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Isabel

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Isabel
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)

Income in Port Isabel

Income Overview in Port Isabel

Per Capita Income in Port Isabel is $24,100, while median incomes of families and households are $58,807 and $42,601 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,137$24,100
Median Family Income1,233$58,807
Mean Family Income1,233$68,092
Median Household Income1,933$42,601
Mean Household Income1,933$59,772
Income Deficit1,233$14,895
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,13737.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,13762.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,1370.51

Earnings by Sex in Port Isabel

Average Earnings in Port Isabel are $39,670, $45,341 for men and $28,544 for women, a difference of 37.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Port Isabel
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,214 (57.4%)$45,341
Female902 (42.6%)$28,544
Total2,116 (100.0%)$39,670

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Isabel

The most common earnings brackets in Port Isabel are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (264 | 21.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (114 | 12.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Isabel
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (1.6%)58 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99932 (2.6%)25 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)61 (6.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99921 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49915 (1.2%)31 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99927 (2.2%)92 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49929 (2.4%)27 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)60 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49972 (5.9%)32 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99938 (3.1%)19 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99948 (4.0%)92 (10.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99997 (8.0%)17 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999105 (8.6%)60 (6.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999101 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99954 (4.4%)39 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99995 (7.8%)58 (6.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999264 (21.7%)114 (12.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99951 (4.2%)29 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (4.5%)48 (5.3%)
$100,000+91 (7.5%)40 (4.4%)
Total1,214 (100.0%)902 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Isabel

Average earnings in Port Isabel are $46,818 for men and $33,375 for women, a difference of 28.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,292, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,482. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,786, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Isabel
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,482$0
High School Diploma$45,795$17,667
College or Associate's Degree$50,292$23,882
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,818$33,375

Family Income in Port Isabel

Family Income Brackets in Port Isabel

According to the Port Isabel family income data, there are 236 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Port Isabel
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001209.7%
$10,000 to $14,999151.2%
$15,000 to $24,999927.5%
$25,000 to $34,99916313.2%
$35,000 to $49,99916813.6%
$50,000 to $74,99923619.1%
$75,000 to $99,99916613.5%
$100,000 to $149,99915312.4%
$150,000 to $199,999998.0%
$200,000+221.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Isabel

3-person families (325 | 26.4%) account for the highest median family income in Port Isabel with $62,917 per family, while 2-person families (423 | 34.3%) have the highest median income of $28,949 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Isabel
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families423 (34.3%)$57,898
3-Person Families325 (26.4%)$62,917
4-Person Families316 (25.6%)$50,833
5-Person Families116 (9.4%)$0
6-Person Families24 (1.9%)$0
7+ Person Families29 (2.4%)$0
Total1,233 (100.0%)$58,807

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Isabel

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Isabel
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners264 (21.4%)$0
1 Earner495 (40.2%)$41,520
2 Earners412 (33.4%)$94,510
3+ Earners62 (5.0%)$0
Total1,233 (100.0%)$58,807

Household Income in Port Isabel

Household Income Brackets in Port Isabel

With 344 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Port Isabel, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 62 households (3.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Port Isabel
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00033817.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991246.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991728.9%
$25,000 to $34,99920510.6%
$35,000 to $49,99920510.6%
$50,000 to $74,99934417.8%
$75,000 to $99,99921611.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991688.7%
$150,000 to $199,999995.1%
$200,000+623.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Port Isabel

The median household income in Port Isabel is $42,601, with the highest median household income of $47,723 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 609 households (31.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 93 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Port Isabel
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years93 (4.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years564 (29.2%)$47,692
45 to 64 Years667 (34.5%)$0
65+ Years609 (31.5%)$47,723
Total1,933 (100.0%)$42,601

Poverty in Port Isabel

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Isabel

With 21.3% poverty level for males and 31.4% for females among the residents of Port Isabel, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (70.2%) and 179 females (63.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (16.6%)45 (30.2%)
5 Years33 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years56 (23.4%)179 (63.0%)
12 to 14 Years54 (35.3%)54 (51.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years26 (38.2%)14 (35.0%)
18 to 24 Years74 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)62 (27.2%)
35 to 44 Years69 (16.1%)119 (34.1%)
45 to 54 Years64 (25.7%)93 (40.3%)
55 to 64 Years74 (26.2%)103 (28.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over50 (26.5%)116 (35.8%)
Total561 (21.3%)785 (31.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Isabel

According to the poverty statistics in Port Isabel, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years146 (83.4%)104 (69.8%)
5 Years14 (29.8%)52 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years183 (76.6%)105 (37.0%)
12 to 14 Years99 (64.7%)50 (48.1%)
15 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years42 (61.8%)26 (65.0%)
18 to 24 Years55 (42.6%)113 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years409 (100.0%)166 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years359 (83.9%)230 (65.9%)
45 to 54 Years185 (74.3%)138 (59.7%)
55 to 64 Years208 (73.8%)259 (71.6%)
65 to 74 Years206 (86.6%)265 (100.0%)
75 Years and over139 (73.5%)208 (64.2%)
Total2,075 (78.7%)1,716 (68.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Isabel

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Port Isabel show that 15.4% or 130 of the total 843 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 24 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Isabel
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children440 (89.6%)51 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children266 (82.9%)55 (17.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total713 (84.6%)130 (15.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Isabel

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Isabel
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (22.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)62 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)116 (38.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Isabel

The poverty data for Port Isabel shows that 130 of the married-couple family households (15.4%) and 116 of the single-parent households (29.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Isabel
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children51 (10.4%)11 (11.0%)
1 or 2 Children55 (17.1%)62 (25.1%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (15.4%)116 (29.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Port Isabel

Employment by Class of Employer in Port Isabel

Among the 2,066 employed individuals in Port Isabel, private company employees (1,357 | 65.7%), local government employees (344 | 16.7%), and state government employees (105 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Port Isabel
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,35765.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)773.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)793.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1045.0%
Local Government Employees34416.7%
State Government Employees1055.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,066100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Port Isabel

According to the labor force statistics for Port Isabel, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,904), 54.3% or 2,120 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 42 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.3% or 200 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.2% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years38 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years93 (63.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years200 (89.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years313 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years588 (75.7%)18 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years339 (70.6%)2 (0.6%)
55 to 59 Years196 (69.5%)22 (11.2%)
60 to 64 Years173 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years125 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over53 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,120 (54.3%)42 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Isabel

According to labor force statistics for Port Isabel, 71.3% of individuals (1,810) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,538) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 42 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.5% or 345 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.5% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Isabel
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School171 (38.3%)47 (10.5%)
High School Diploma702 (68.8%)3 (0.3%)
College / Associate Degree591 (84.8%)26 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher345 (92.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,810 (71.3%)58 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Port Isabel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Isabel are Management (257 | 12.4%), Community & Social Service (211 | 10.2%), Education Instruction & Library (171 | 8.2%), Business & Financial (121 | 5.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (112 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Port Isabel

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Isabel, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (83.8%), Legal Services & Support (65.4%), and Business & Financial (55.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Port Isabel
OccupationMaleFemale
Management122 (47.5%)135 (52.5%)
Business & Financial67 (55.4%)54 (44.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science62 (55.4%)50 (44.6%)
Computers & Mathematics62 (83.8%)12 (16.2%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 74 (35.1%)137 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support17 (65.4%)9 (34.6%)
Education Instruction & Library57 (33.3%)114 (66.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32 (44.4%)40 (55.6%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)357 (46.2%)416 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)1,174 (56.6%)902 (43.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Port Isabel are Food Preparation & Serving (279 | 13.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (157 | 7.6%), Security & Protection (72 | 3.5%), Law Enforcement (50 | 2.4%), and Personal Care & Service (37 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Port Isabel

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Port Isabel, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (39.4%), and Personal Care & Service (27.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Port Isabel
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Security & Protection72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving169 (60.6%)110 (39.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance126 (80.2%)31 (19.8%)
Personal Care & Service27 (73.0%)10 (27.0%)
Total (Category)394 (68.5%)181 (31.5%)
Total (Overall)1,174 (56.6%)902 (43.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Port Isabel are Sales & Related (228 | 11.0%), and Office & Administration (153 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Port Isabel

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Port Isabel
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related53 (23.3%)175 (76.7%)
Office & Administration77 (50.3%)76 (49.7%)
Total (Category)130 (34.1%)251 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)1,174 (56.6%)902 (43.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Port Isabel are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (79 | 3.8%), and Construction & Extraction (75 | 3.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Port Isabel

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Port Isabel
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,174 (56.6%)902 (43.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Port Isabel are Transportation (182 | 8.8%), Production (7 | 0.3%), and Material Moving (4 | 0.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Port Isabel

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Port Isabel
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation128 (70.3%)54 (29.7%)
Material Moving4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)139 (72.0%)54 (28.0%)
Total (Overall)1,174 (56.6%)902 (43.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Isabel

Employment Industries in Port Isabel

The major employment industries in Port Isabel include Accommodation & Food Services (501 | 24.1%), Educational Services (265 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (226 | 10.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (164 | 7.9%), and Manufacturing (151 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Port Isabel

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Isabel

The Port Isabel industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (82.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (72.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Port Isabel
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade90 (39.8%)136 (60.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing47 (50.5%)46 (49.5%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific15 (17.9%)69 (82.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support37 (52.9%)33 (47.1%)
Educational Services112 (42.3%)153 (57.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance51 (31.1%)113 (68.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation12 (27.9%)31 (72.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services294 (58.7%)207 (41.3%)
Public Administration129 (86.6%)20 (13.4%)
Total1,174 (56.6%)902 (43.4%)

Education in Port Isabel

School Enrollment in Port Isabel

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,211 students in Port Isabel are elementary school (384 | 31.7%), middle school (352 | 29.1%), and high school (243 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Port Isabel
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten927.6%
Elementary School38431.7%
Middle School35229.1%
High School24320.1%
College / Undergraduate13210.9%
Graduate / Professional80.7%
Total1,211100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Isabel

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Isabel
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old418 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds461 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Isabel

Education (174 | 32.3%), social sciences (68 | 12.6%), science & technology (68 | 12.6%), visual & performing arts (48 | 8.9%), and liberal arts & history (43 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 539 individuals in Port Isabel who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Isabel
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural224.1%
Physical & Health Sciences264.8%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences6812.6%
Engineering91.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies193.5%
Science & Technology6812.6%
Business142.6%
Education17432.3%
Literature & Languages173.2%
Liberal Arts & History438.0%
Visual & Performing Arts488.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities315.8%
Total539100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Port Isabel

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Isabel

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Port Isabel are males with 1 vehicle (551, accounting for 47.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (476, making up 61.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Isabel
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)13 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle551 (47.3%)476 (52.8%)
2 Vehicles410 (35.2%)230 (25.5%)
3 Vehicles80 (6.9%)94 (10.4%)
4 Vehicles57 (4.9%)34 (3.8%)
5 or more Vehicles66 (5.7%)55 (6.1%)
Total1,164 (100.0%)902 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Port Isabel

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Port Isabel are 10 to 14 minutes (762 commuters, 37.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (409 commuters, 20.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (196 commuters, 9.6%).
Commute Time in Port Isabel
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1236.0%
5 to 9 Minutes40920.1%
10 to 14 Minutes76237.4%
15 to 19 Minutes1969.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1668.2%
25 to 29 Minutes512.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1778.7%
35 to 39 Minutes713.5%
40 to 44 Minutes150.7%
45 to 59 Minutes663.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Port Isabel

The most common commute times in Port Isabel are 10 to 14 minutes (409 commuters, 35.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (353 commuters, 39.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Port Isabel
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes40 (3.5%)83 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes252 (22.1%)157 (17.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes409 (35.8%)353 (39.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes115 (10.1%)81 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes86 (7.5%)80 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes27 (2.4%)24 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes122 (10.7%)55 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes41 (3.6%)30 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes15 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes36 (3.2%)30 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Isabel

The most frequent times of departure to work in Port Isabel are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (288, 25.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (148, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Isabel
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM103 (9.0%)58 (6.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM18 (1.6%)49 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM94 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9 (0.8%)10 (1.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM114 (10.0%)111 (12.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM74 (6.5%)74 (8.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM288 (25.2%)148 (16.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (0.6%)52 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM68 (5.9%)115 (12.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM55 (4.8%)146 (16.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM30 (2.6%)25 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM129 (11.3%)87 (9.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM154 (13.5%)18 (2.0%)
Total1,143 (100.0%)893 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Port Isabel

Occupancy by Ownership in Port Isabel

Of the total 1,933 dwellings in Port Isabel, owner-occupied units account for 1,173 (60.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 760 (39.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Port Isabel
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,17360.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units76039.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,933100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Isabel

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Isabel
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household68235.3%
2-Person Household42822.1%
3-Person Household33817.5%
4+ Person Household48525.1%
Total Housing Units1,933100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Isabel

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Isabel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household396 (58.1%)286 (41.9%)
2-Person Household287 (67.1%)141 (32.9%)
3-Person Household190 (56.2%)148 (43.8%)
4+ Person Household300 (61.9%)185 (38.1%)
Total Housing Units1,173 (60.7%)760 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Isabel

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Isabel
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School334 (76.6%)102 (23.4%)
High School Diploma329 (44.2%)416 (55.8%)
College/Associate Degree277 (56.5%)213 (43.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher233 (88.9%)29 (11.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Isabel

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Isabel
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34818.0%
35 to 44 Years30916.0%
45 to 54 Years27514.2%
55 to 64 Years39220.3%
65 to 74 Years31016.0%
75 to 84 Years24712.8%
85 Years and Over522.7%
Total1,933100.0%

Housing Finances in Port Isabel

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Isabel

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Isabel
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,173 (60.7%)$59,602
Renter-Occupied760 (39.3%)$33,319
Average1,933 (100.0%)$42,601

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Isabel

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Isabel
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000209 (17.8%)82 (10.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (1.5%)30 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99933 (2.8%)91 (12.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99976 (6.5%)85 (11.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99911 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (2.9%)170 (22.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999111 (9.5%)94 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999252 (21.5%)92 (12.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999163 (13.9%)53 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999169 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more98 (8.4%)63 (8.3%)
Total1,173 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Isabel

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Isabel
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300158 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499306 (26.1%)176 (23.2%)
$500 to $799193 (16.5%)341 (44.9%)
$800 to $99977 (6.6%)142 (18.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499169 (14.4%)52 (6.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99985 (7.2%)19 (2.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49945 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99940 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more100 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,173 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Port Isabel

Housing Structures in Port Isabel

Housing Structures in Port Isabel
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached97250.3%
Single Unit, Attached231.2%
2 Unit Apartments1799.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1105.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments613.2%
10 or more Apartments27714.3%
Mobile Home / Other31116.1%
Total1,933100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Isabel

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Isabel
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached837 (86.1%)135 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments29 (16.2%)150 (83.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments19 (31.1%)42 (68.9%)
10 or more Apartments14 (5.1%)263 (95.0%)
Mobile Home / Other251 (80.7%)60 (19.3%)
Total1,173 (60.7%)760 (39.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Isabel

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Isabel
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)62 (8.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms101 (8.6%)207 (27.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms601 (51.2%)379 (49.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms386 (32.9%)85 (11.2%)
8 or more Rooms85 (7.2%)27 (3.5%)
Total1,173 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Isabel

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Isabel
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas97 (8.3%)54 (7.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas63 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity995 (84.8%)706 (92.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used18 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,173 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Isabel

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Isabel
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle38 (3.2%)63 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle528 (45.0%)627 (82.5%)
2 Vehicles482 (41.1%)44 (5.8%)
3 or more Vehicles125 (10.7%)26 (3.4%)
Total1,173 (100.0%)760 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Port Isabel

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Port Isabel

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units763410
Median Property Value$122,200$188,800
Median Household Income$50,865$45
Monthly Housing Costs$463$66
Real Estate Taxes$1,900$24

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Isabel

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Isabel
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00090 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999194 (25.4%)92 (22.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999390 (51.1%)171 (41.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (5.2%)90 (22.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)57 (13.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more49 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total763 (100.0%)410 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Isabel

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Isabel
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000142 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999120 (15.7%)84 (20.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99981 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999101 (13.2%)30 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99990 (11.8%)151 (36.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999142 (18.6%)73 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more53 (7.0%)27 (6.6%)
Total763 (100.0%)410 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Isabel

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Isabel
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x284 (37.2%)62,955 (15,354.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x86 (11.3%)95 (23.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x57 (7.5%)94 (22.9%)
4.0x or more244 (32.0%)58 (14.1%)
Total763 (100.0%)410 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Isabel

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Isabel
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80091 (11.9%)54 (13.2%)
$800 to $1,499162 (21.2%)63 (15.4%)
$800 to $1,499472 (61.9%)2 (0.5%)
Total763 (100.0%)410 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Port Isabel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Isabel

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years235 (55.6%)188 (44.4%)
6 to 18 Years560 (56.8%)426 (43.2%)
19 to 25 Years35 (18.0%)159 (82.0%)
26 to 34 Years201 (32.6%)416 (67.4%)
35 to 44 Years272 (35.0%)505 (65.0%)
45 to 54 Years265 (55.2%)215 (44.8%)
55 to 64 Years400 (62.1%)244 (37.9%)
65 to 74 Years503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older513 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,984 (58.1%)2,153 (41.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Isabel

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Isabel
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born235 (55.6%)188 (44.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen560 (56.8%)426 (43.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35 (18.0%)159 (82.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Isabel

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Isabel
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000672 (54.0%)572 (46.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999519 (44.9%)638 (55.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999452 (50.1%)450 (49.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999498 (57.8%)363 (42.2%)
$100,000 and over843 (86.6%)130 (13.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Isabel

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6189 (44.7%)56 (13.2%)
6 to 18 Years438 (44.4%)130 (13.2%)
19 to 25 Years10 (5.1%)35 (18.0%)
25 to 34 Years10 (1.6%)191 (31.0%)
35 to 44 Years23 (3.0%)249 (32.1%)
45 to 54 Years20 (4.2%)254 (52.9%)
55 to 64 Years71 (11.0%)349 (54.2%)
65 to 74 Years445 (88.5%)172 (34.2%)
75 Years and over513 (100.0%)132 (25.7%)
Total1,719 (33.5%)1,568 (30.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Isabel

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Isabel
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (1.9%)12 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (6.1%)125 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years57 (23.9%)10 (3.8%)
75 Years and over29 (15.3%)42 (13.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Port Isabel

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Port Isabel: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (7.4%)16 (4.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Port Isabel: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)95 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years9 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (7.4%)26 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Port Isabel: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (1.9%)12 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (2.5%)60 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Port Isabel: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)72 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years20 (8.4%)10 (3.8%)
75 Years and over15 (7.9%)32 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Port Isabel: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Port Isabel

Computing Device Access in Port Isabel

Computing Device Access in Port Isabel
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,14659.3%
Smartphone1,71788.8%
Tablet94949.1%
No Computing Device1568.1%
Total1,933100.0%

Internet Access in Port Isabel

Internet Access in Port Isabel
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home74438.5%
Cellular Data Only44322.9%
Satellite Internet1618.3%
No Internet64533.4%
Total1,933100.0%

Port Isabel Summary

History

Port Isabel is a city located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is situated on the westernmost tip of the Laguna Madre, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. The city is named after Isabel I of Castile, the Spanish queen who sponsored the voyage of Christopher Columbus. The city was founded in 1853 by a group of settlers from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The city was originally known as Santa Isabel, but the name was changed to Port Isabel in 1858.
The city has a long and rich history. It was the site of the Battle of Palo Alto, the first battle of the Mexican-American War, in 1846. During the Civil War, the city was occupied by Confederate forces and served as a major port for blockade runners. In the late 19th century, the city was a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to fish and hunt in the area.
In the early 20th century, the city was a major port for the Texas oil industry. The city was also the site of the first offshore oil drilling platform in the United States, which was built in 1947.

Geography

Port Isabel is located at the westernmost tip of the Laguna Madre, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. The city is situated on a peninsula, with the Gulf of Mexico to the east and the Laguna Madre to the west. The city is bordered by the cities of South Padre Island to the south and Laguna Vista to the north.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 3.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 8 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Port Isabel is largely based on tourism and fishing. The city is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The city is also home to several marinas, which provide services for recreational boaters.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a boat manufacturing plant and a seafood processing plant. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Port Isabel was 5,006. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.2% of the population.
The median household income in the city was $30,938, and the median family income was $35,938. The per capita income for the city was $15,938. About 22.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Port Isabel?
Total Population of Port Isabel is 5,137.
What is the Total Male Population of Port Isabel?
Total Male Population of Port Isabel is 2,636.
What is the Total Female Population of Port Isabel?
Total Female Population of Port Isabel is 2,501.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Port Isabel?
There are 105.40 Males per 100 Females in Port Isabel.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Port Isabel?
There are 94.88 Females per 100 Males in Port Isabel.
What is the Median Population Age in Port Isabel?
Median Population Age in Port Isabel is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Port Isabel
Average Family Size in Port Isabel is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Port Isabel
Average Household Size in Port Isabel is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Port Isabel?
Per Capita income in Port Isabel is $24,100.
What is the Median Family Income in Port Isabel?
Median Family Income in Port Isabel is $58,807.
What is the Median Household income in Port Isabel?
Median Household Income in Port Isabel is $42,601.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Port Isabel?
Income or Wage Gap in Port Isabel is 37.0%.
Women in Port Isabel earn 63.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Port Isabel?
Family Income Deficit in Port Isabel is $14,895.
Families that are below poverty line in Port Isabel earn $14,895 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Port Isabel?
Inequality or Gini Index in Port Isabel is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Port Isabel?
There are 2,120 People in the Labor Forcein in Port Isabel.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Port Isabel?
54.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Port Isabel.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Port Isabel?
Unemployment Rate in Port Isabel is 2.0%.