Port Isabel, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Port Isabel, Texas
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = Port Isabel Lighthouse [ [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/PP/ggp1.html "Handbook of Texas Online" article for the Port Isabel lighthouse state historic structure] ]


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map_caption = Location of Port Isabel, Texas

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Cameron

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area_total_km2 = 7.5
area_land_km2 = 5.7
area_water_km2 = 1.8
area_total_sq_mi = 2.9
area_land_sq_mi = 2.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.7

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4865
population_density_km2 = 855.4
population_density_sq_mi = 2215.5

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 2
elevation_ft = 7
latd = 26 |latm = 4 |lats = 25 |latNS = N
longd = 97 |longm = 12 |longs = 48 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 78578, 78597
area_code = 956
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 48-58892GR|2
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Port Isabel is a city located in Cameron County, Texas. [ [http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/PP/hgp9.html "Handbook of Texas Online" article for Port Isabel] Accessed May 17, 2007.] It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,865.

History

Port Isabel is one of the oldest continually inhabited areas founded by Europeans in North America as it was settled in 1554.

In September 1967, Hurricane Beulah caused extensive damage to much of the city of Port Isabel. [ [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/HH/ybh1.html "Handbook of Texas Online" article on hurricanes in Texas] Accessed May 16, 2007.] On July 23, 2008, Hurricane Dolly, a category 2 storm, also caused extensive damage to the city.

Geography

Port Isabel is located at 26°4'25" North, 97°12'48" West (26.073675, -97.213234)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), of which, 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,865 people, 1,649 households, and 1,225 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,215.5 people per square mile (853.8/km²). There were 2,055 housing units at an average density of 935.8/sq mi (360.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.67% White, 1.03% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 15.54% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. 74.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,649 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,323, and the median income for a family was $26,077. Males had a median income of $17,105 versus $16,316 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,239. 27.3% of the population and 21.7% of families were below the poverty line. 34.7% of those under the age of 18 and 14.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

Children living in Port Isabel are zoned to schools in Point Isabel Independent School District. Children go to Garriga Elementary School (Grades K-2), Derry Elementary School, (3-5), Port Isabel Junior High School (6-8), and Port Isabel High School (9-12). All of the schools are located in Port Isabel. [ [http://www.pi-isd.net/ Port Isabel ISD] Accessed May 16, 2007.]

In addition, children may apply to schools in South Texas Independent School District. [ [http://www.stisd.net/about.html South Texas Independent School District] Accessed May 16, 2007.]

References

External links

* [http://www.portisabel-texas.com/ Port Isabel Official Tourism & Information Website]
* [http://www.portisabelmuseums.com/ Museums of Port Isabel]
* [http://www.portisabel.org/ Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce]