Utilities & Infrastructure in South Padre Island, TX

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.4%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

1,511

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.4%

Cellular Data Plan

74.7%

Satellite

9.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.2%

No Internet Access

8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.4%

of households

Tablet

76.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.9%

Smartphone

89.1%

Desktop / Laptop

83.4%

Tablet

76.8%

Smartphone Only

3.2%

No Computer

7.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

85.4% of households in South Padre Island have broadband internet access. 68.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access.