GUIDE TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND AREA RESOURCES & INFORMATION CENSUS BUREAU, 2000 CENSUS Latitude: 26.11 N, Longitude: 97.17 W 2000 CENSUS DATA SOUTH PADRE ISLAND SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TX US POPULATION Number Number Number Total population 2,422 Square miles (land) 1.81 Population per square mile 1,335.88 79.65 79.56 GENDER Number Pct Pct Pct Male 1,289 53.2 49.6 49.1 Female 1,133 46.8 50.4 50.9 AGE Number Pct Pct Pct 15 or younger 255 10.5 23.5 21.4 16-24 209 8.6 15.2 13.9 25-44 683 28.2 31.1 30.2 45-64 829 34.2 20.2 22.0 65+ 446 18.4 9.9 12.4 Number Number Number Average age (years) 44.55 33.91 36.22 RACE AND ETHNICITY Number Pct Pct Pct White 2,291 94.6 71.0 75.1 Black or African American 17 0.7 11.5 12.3 American Indian and Alaska native 11 0.5 0.6 0.9 Asian 5 0.2 2.7 3.6 Native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander 1 0.0 0.1 0.1 Some other race 67 2.8 11.7 5.5 Two or more races 30 1.2 2.5 2.4 Hispanic or Latino 553 22.8 32.0 12.5 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census South Padre Island-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

FUN FUN FUN Break Away cruises offer the best selection of fun water related activities. Parasailing, Dolphin Watching, Fireworks & Dinner Cruises. South Padre Island Maps of Island Calendar of Events Local Weather Surf Zone Forcast Pictures of South Padre Area Churches Whaling Wall The WAVE Shuttle Bus ARTICLES Flying to South Padre Island Find a South Padre Island Hotel Tips for Condo Rentals LINKS Visitors Bureau SPI Chamber Town of S Padre Island SPI Forum Census Data Find Property Taxes Zoning Map Emergency Management AMBERJACK'S Is an award winning restaurant located on the water in the heart of beautiful South Padre Island, Texas. Join us for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or a sunset cocktail. Amberjacks-SPI.com STEAMERS SEAFOOD BAR Enjoy fresh seafood and drinks while watching the sunset at this great bayside bar and restaurant. www.SteamersSPI.com GOURMET MARKET & CAFE Zeste - Great dishes, gourmet & specialty groceries, Boutique wine and imported beer. Catering services. Located at 3508 Padre Blvd. TEXAS MOON You find a good selection of comfortable home style meals that everyone will like, plus a full bar. Opens at 11am 7 Days a Week Happy Hour 3 - 6pm Everyday www.TexasMoonSPI.com GROCERIES AND MORE Buy Fishing Licenses, Tackle, Bait, Fuel, Coffee, Lotto Tickets, Groceries, Sodas & Snacks IslandMarketSPI.com GRAPEVINE CAFE The only family café on the island serving breakfast. 100 E Swordfish St, and Padre Blvd. (956) 761-8463

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