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South Point, TX
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
1,054
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
750
ZIP codes
0
South Point and its ZIP codes
South Point at a glance
- South Point is about 6.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,779 a year, 37% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,300 (70% below Texas).
Local data for South Point, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Point, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,779
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$86,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (925), Indian Americans (24), German Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for South Point.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,042
154,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.86B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
How people get to work
South Point, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Point, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
12,201
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 53°F
26.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Point, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
44.7%
U.S. 11.1% +33.6 pts
Cities near South Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Villa PanchoCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Reid Hope KingCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Cameron ParkCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 12 mi | 133.4 |
| Del Mar HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OlmitoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| OrasonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Port IsabelCity | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| San PedroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Los FresnosCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| Rancho ViejoTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Laguna HeightsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian LakeTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Laguna VistaTown | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| LaurelesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Point, TX in?
- South Point is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of South Point, TX?
- About 1,054 people live in South Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Point?
- Nearby places include Villa Pancho (2.5 mi), Reid Hope King (3.9 mi), Cameron Park (8.9 mi), Brownsville (12 mi), Del Mar Heights (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023