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Corpus Christi

Texas · 317,863 residents · 162.282 sq mi
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Corpus Christi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,387. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317,863
+15%since 2000
from 277,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,959 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
251K271K292K312K333K1990201020202024Corpus Christi
2024317K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,387
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,414 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,317
+63%since 2000
from $17,419 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(106,901)
Black4.5%(12,404)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(150,737)
Asian1.2%(3,382)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(187,630)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(96,019)
Black3.9%(12,419)
Hispanic / Latino60.7%(192,990)
Asian2.4%(7,519)
Other1.3%(4,051)
Diversity Score65.4%(207,960)
Diversity Score
65
−3%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corpus Christi, Texas?

Corpus Christi, Texas has about 317,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corpus Christi, Texas?

The typical household in Corpus Christi, Texas earns about $57,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corpus Christi, Texas expensive?

In Corpus Christi, Texas, the median home is worth about $150,100, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Corpus Christi, Texas?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Corpus Christi, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corpus Christi, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Corpus Christi, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corpus Christi, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Corpus Christi, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60,410 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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