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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Corpus Christi Metro

Corpus Christi, TX · 3 counties · 445,763 residents · 1,784.636 sq mi
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Corpus Christi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,092.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445,763
+11%since 2000
from 403,280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+13%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
359K385K410K436K462K1990201020202024Corpus Christi
2024448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,207
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,080
+67%since 2000
from $16,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,092
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,817 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+39%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41%(165,523)
Black3.7%(14,788)
Hispanic / Latino52.7%(212,703)
Asian1.1%(4,461)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.3%(271,559)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(148,594)
Black3.1%(13,886)
Hispanic / Latino58.6%(261,430)
Asian2%(9,037)
Other1.4%(6,387)
Diversity Score66.2%(295,247)
Segregation Score38.4%(171,007)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

Corpus ChristiCENTRAL317,247
What's inside

3 component counties

Nueces CountyCENTRAL352,992San Patricio CountyCENTRAL72,053Aransas County26,146
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corpus Christi, TX?

Corpus Christi, TX has about 445,763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Corpus Christi, TX earns about $56,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corpus Christi, TX expensive?

In Corpus Christi, TX, the median home is worth about $147,092, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Corpus Christi, TX?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Corpus Christi, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corpus Christi, TX?

About 16.4% of people in Corpus Christi, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corpus Christi, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Corpus Christi, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77,977 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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