[4] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,519 people, 3,349 households, and 2,417 families residing in the city.

In 2010, the main base property was turned over to the Port of Corpus Christi.

Ingleside Public Library contains books, media, and access to online services.

Small sections are in the Aransas Pass Independent School District.

[11] Emory Bellard, the father of the wishbone offense, began his coaching career at Ingleside High School in 1952, where he would stay until 1954.

He led the Mustangs football team to the equivalent of a state championship in 1953 and 1954.