Tradewinds, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tradewinds, Texas had a total population of 390, the 1352nd largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tradewinds Quick Facts
How Tradewinds Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 319 | 390 | +22.3% |
| Median home value | $95,600 | $96,000 | +0.4% |
How Tradewinds Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Tradewinds Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in San Patricio County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinton | 5,584 | $51,701 | 25.0% | $142,000 |
| Mathis | 4,308 | $35,271 | 29.5% | $81,500 |
| Taft | 2,871 | $73,032 | 21.3% | $124,200 |
| Odem | 2,102 | $69,267 | 11.5% | $89,400 |
| Gregory | 2,003 | $47,167 | 39.1% | $117,700 |
| Taft Southwest | 1,635 | $55,938 | 10.6% | $94,100 |
| Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres | 970 | N/A | 12.1% | $208,300 |
| St. Paul | 769 | N/A | 21.2% | N/A |
| Ingleside on the Bay | 745 | $95,804 | 2.4% | $305,500 |
| Del Sol | 543 | $53,182 | 25.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Tradewinds
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broaddus | 390 | $68,929 | $88,400 | 5.7% | 3.3% |
| Rose City | 391 | $46,094 | $80,000 | 5.9% | 14.1% |
| Roxton | 391 | $72,891 | N/A | 29.5% | 20.2% |
| Annetta North | 389 | $167,083 | $636,700 | 67.9% | 2.8% |
| Byers | 393 | $63,333 | $112,100 | 15.1% | 12.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 390, Tradewinds'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
Tradewinds is a small community located in Texas, within San Patricio County. The total population is 390. It ranks as the 1352nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tradewinds is 38.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Tradewinds. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Tradewinds, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $96,000. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $283,800. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tradewinds has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 96.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (96.7% vs 39.7%).
Education
29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tradewinds, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tradewinds, Texas?
Tradewinds, Texas has a population of 390 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tradewinds, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Tradewinds — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tradewinds, TX?
The ACS sample for Tradewinds recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Tradewinds, Texas?
Tradewinds's population is 3.3% White, 0.0% Black, 96.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tradewinds, TX?
The median home value in Tradewinds is $96,000.
How educated is Tradewinds, Texas?
29.4% of adults (25+) in Tradewinds hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.