Nueces County, Texas

Total Population: 352,829

County Seat: Corpus Christi

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Median Home Value

$194,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,021

Across all households

Median Age

36.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino62.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)29.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Two or More Races1.6%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.9%

65 Years and Over

15.6%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.9%

No Health Insurance

17.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,021

Mean Household Income

$88,191

Per Capita Income

$33,560

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$194,700

Median Rent

$1,224/mo

Total Housing Units

153,109

Owner-Occupied

59.9%

Renter-Occupied

40.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Married Couple Households

45.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.4%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

87.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48355.