North San Pedro, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 721, North San Pedro's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North San Pedro is a small community located in Texas, within Nueces County. The total population is 721. It ranks as the 1137th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in North San Pedro is 47.0 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North San Pedro is $37,028. This is 53% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.5%. This is 266% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 32.5%. This is 517% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $86,200. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, North San Pedro is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North San Pedro is Hispanic or Latino, making up 70.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (70.3% vs 39.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 54.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North San Pedro, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.