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Nueces County, Texas
Nueces County, Texas. Nueces County had 352,992 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 18 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 97 census tracts. GEOID 48355.
Nueces County is one of the 3 counties of the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
352,992
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 353,178 · ACS 2020-2024: 352,955
Median household income
$66,897
±$1,922 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$208,800
±$4,087 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,283
±$28 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Nueces County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 353,178 residents in Nueces County. The Census Bureau estimates 352,992 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 352,955 over 839 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nueces County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 352,955 | 30,188,424 | −8,585 |
| Households | 131,160±1,287 | 10,992,816 | +1,709 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.03 | 2.69 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 154,408±72 | 12,128,515 | +5,121 |
Nueces County's population since 2000
From 313,645 in 2000 to 352,992 in 2025: up 12.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Nueces County?
Nueces County holds 18 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Corpus Christi with 317,247 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Corpus Christi | 317,863 | $67,394 |
|---|---|---|
| Robstown | 10,143 | $34,436 |
| Bishop | 3,174 | $58,152 |
| Port Aransas | 2,904 | $88,947 |
| La Paloma-Lost CreekGEOID 4841422 | 1,359 | $2,500 or less |
| BanqueteGEOID 4805576 | 745 | $94,639 |
| North San PedroGEOID 4852404 | 735 | $37,028 |
| Agua Dulce, Nueces CountyGEOID 4801396 | 685 | $48,438 |
| DriscollGEOID 4821436 | 680 | $39,035 |
| Spring GardensGEOID 4869708 | 497 | $44,708 |
| Rancho BanqueteGEOID 4860529 | 459 | not published |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasGEOID 4865342 | 342 | not published |
| Tierra GrandeGEOID 4872952 | 303 | $46,250 |
| Tierra VerdeGEOID 4872954 | 298 | not published |
| PetronilaGEOID 4857056 | 89 | $123,750 |
| Aransas Pass | 7,941 | $63,021 |
| Portland | 20,383 | $83,865 |
| Ingleside | 9,519 | $69,464 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nueces County?
The median resident of Nueces County is 37.2 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 62.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.3%. 8.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nueces County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2±0.3 | 35.6 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 62.5% | 39.7% | −1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.3%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.6%±0.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±0.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.6%±0.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.3%±0.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8%±0.8 pts | 33.8% | +2.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2%±0.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nueces County earn?
Half of Nueces County's 131,160 households earn less than $66,897 a year (±$1,922), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $68,819 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nueces County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,897±$1,922 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,646±$1,954 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,626±$705 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±1.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.2%±2.6 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.5%±1.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±0.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nueces County?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Nueces County's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,800 by its owner (±$4,087). The median renter pays $1,283 a month including utilities, and 43.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nueces County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,800±$4,087 | $283,800 | +$38,103 |
| Median gross rent | $1,283±$28 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.4%±2.1 pts | 42.3% | +4.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,902±$34 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7%±1.0 pts | 62.6% | +1.7 pts |
| Housing units | 154,408±72 | 12,128,515 | +5,121 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.3%±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.2%±0.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nueces County building?
Builders took permits for 1,496 new housing units across Nueces County in 2025 (1,332 single-family), 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nueces County get to work?
80.0% of Nueces County's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Nueces County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2%±0.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±1.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±0.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±0.6 pts | 14.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min±0.7 | 26.7 min | +1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Nueces County's census tracts?
Nueces County is divided into 97 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $15,600 (Tract 15) to $159,167 (Tract 62.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nueces County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 173rd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 254 |
| Median household income | 108th of 253 |
| Median home value | 74th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 67th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd of 252 |
| Median age | 161st of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nueces County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.