Corpus Christi, TX

Census Place

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Population

326,566

0.297% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

Median Age

35.3

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Median Household Income

$56,602

5.59% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$146,000

3.33% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

150,590

0.754% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Corpus Christi, TX had a population of 327k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $56,602. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Corpus Christi, TX grew from 325,600 to 326,566, a 0.297% increase and its median household income grew from $53,605 to $56,602, a 5.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Corpus Christi, TX are White (Hispanic) (61.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.51%). NaNk% of the people in Corpus Christi, TX speak a non-English language, and 94.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Corpus Christi, TX are Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (2,325 degrees awarded in 2017), Del Mar College (1,865 degrees), and Brightwood College-Corpus Christi (319 degrees).

The median property value in Corpus Christi, TX is $146,000, and the homeownership rate is 56.3%. Most people in Corpus Christi, TX commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Corpus Christi, TX is 2 cars per household.

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United States Texas Nueces County, TX Corpus Christi, TX

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nueces County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.1%), followed by Other (4.25%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Corpus Christi, TX. Showing the available data for Nueces County, TX.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.25%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 48.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.1%), followed by Other (4.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Nueces County, TX

48.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Corpus Christi, TX is home to a population of 327k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 8.89% of Corpus Christi, TX residents were born outside of the country (29k people).

In 2018, there were 2.16 times more White (Hispanic) residents (201k people) in Corpus Christi, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Corpus Christi, TX

White (Hispanic)
201k ± 3.35k
White (Non-Hispanic)
93k ± 2.5k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 985

64%

Hispanic Population

209k people

64% of the people in Corpus Christi, TX are hispanic (209k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Corpus Christi, TX as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.89%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

29k people

8.66%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

28.2k people

As of 2018, 8.89% of Corpus Christi, TX residents (29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Corpus Christi, TX was 8.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Corpus Christi, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.4

In 2018, the median age of all people in Corpus Christi, TX was 35.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Corpus Christi, TX are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all Corpus Christi, TX residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,516,437 ± 37,200 people
India
285,714 ± 13,058 people
El Salvador
228,916 ± 11,700 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,516,437 Texas residents, followed by India with 285,714 and El Salvador with 228,916.

Citizenship

94.1%

2018 Citizenship

94.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 94.1% of Corpus Christi, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Corpus Christi, TX was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Corpus Christi, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,244 ± 1,111
Gulf War (2001-)
5,329 ± 1,557
Gulf War (1990s)
5,187 ± 1,149

Corpus Christi, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Corpus Christi, TX is $56,602. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Corpus Christi, TX was Census Tract 54.16 with a value of $147,634, followed by Census Tract 54.09 and Census Tract 58.01, with respective values of $101,555 and $99,943.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,835. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Corpus Christi, TX employs 151k people. The largest industries in Corpus Christi, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,209 people), Construction (18,374 people), and Retail Trade (15,808 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,938), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,015), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,384).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,602

2018 value

± $5,935

5.59%

1 Year Growth

± 10.8%

Households in Corpus Christi, TX have a median annual income of $56,602, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,605 in 2017, which represents a 5.59% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Corpus Christi, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

$67,436

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $718

$48,835

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $539

In 2018, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Asian
$66,902 ± $2,105
White
$54,641 ± $518
Two or More Races
$47,698 ± $2,518

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Corpus Christi, TX is from Texas.

0.479

2018 Wage GINI in Texas

0.479

2017 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2018, the income inequality in Texas was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0209% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 54.16
Census Tract 54.09
Census Tract 58.01

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Corpus Christi, TX was Census Tract 54.16 with a value of $147,634, followed by Census Tract 54.09 and Census Tract 58.01, with respective values of $101,555 and $99,943.

The following map shows all of the places in Corpus Christi, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Corpus Christi, TX (50k out of 317k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
44,053 ± 1,610
Hispanic
35,727 ± 1,450
Black
2,484 ± 385

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Corpus Christi, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

151k

2018 Value

± 6,857

0.754%

1 Year growth

± 6.66%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Corpus Christi, TX grew at a rate of 0.754%, from 149k employees to 151k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Corpus Christi, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (15,919 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (15,120 people), and Management Occupations (14,295 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Corpus Christi, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Corpus Christi, TX, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (15,919 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (15,120 people), and Management Occupations (14,295 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Corpus Christi, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.98 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.74 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.72 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Corpus Christi, TX, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,054), Legal Occupations ($61,078), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($61,032).

Industries

Employment by Industries

151k

2018 Value

± 6,857

0.754%

1 Year growth

± 6.66%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Corpus Christi, TX grew at a rate of 0.754%, from 149k employees to 151k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Corpus Christi, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,209 people), Construction (18,374 people), and Retail Trade (15,808 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Corpus Christi, TX, though some of these residents may live in Corpus Christi, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Corpus Christi, TX, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,209 people), Construction (18,374 people), and Retail Trade (15,808 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Corpus Christi, TX has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4.92 times higher than expected), Construction (1.84 times), and Public Administration (1.36 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Corpus Christi, TX, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,938), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,015), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,384).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Fuel oils
$282B
Gasoline
$216B
Mixed freight
$159B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $282B, followed by Gasoline ($216B) and Mixed freight ($159B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$1.97T

2015 Value in Texas

$2.8T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

42.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Texas trade was $1.97T. This is expected to increase 42.1% to $2.8T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$85.7B
Oklahoma
$53.4B
California
$34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $85.7B, followed by Oklahoma with $53.4B and California and $34.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Corpus Christi, TX awarded 5,031 degrees. The student population of Corpus Christi, TX is skewed towards women, with 10,258 male students and 14,588 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Corpus Christi, TX are Hispanic or Latino (2,791 and 57.3%), followed by White (1,611 and 33.1%), Black or African American (249 and 5.11%), and Asian (108 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Corpus Christi, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (2,325 and 46.2%), Del Mar College (1,865 and 37.1%), and Brightwood College-Corpus Christi (319 and 6.34%).

The most popular majors in Corpus Christi, TX are General Business Administration & Management (438 and 8.71%), Registered Nursing (381 and 7.57%), and Medical Assistant (249 and 4.95%).

The median tuition costs in Corpus Christi, TX are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $4,890 and $14,692 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
222 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
178 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
116 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Corpus Christi, TX was Registered Nursing with 222 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Corpus Christi, TX according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
2,325 degrees awarded
Del Mar College
1,865 degrees awarded
Brightwood College-Corpus Christi
319 degrees awarded

$4,890

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Corpus Christi, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi with 2,325 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,016

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,015

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,016 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Corpus Christi, TX, which is 0.669 times less than the 3,015 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Corpus Christi, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2,791 degrees awarded
White
1,611 degrees awarded
Black or African American
249 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Corpus Christi, TX were to Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,791 degrees mean that there were 1.73 times more Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,611 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Corpus Christi, TX was $146,000 in 2018, which is 0.636 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $141,300 to $146,000, a 3.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Corpus Christi, TX is 56.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Corpus Christi, TX have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Corpus Christi, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$146,000

2018 Median

± $5,778

$141,300

2017 Median

± $5,460

In 2018, the median property value in Corpus Christi, TX grew to to $146,000 from the previous year's value of $141,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Corpus Christi, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Corpus Christi, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,602

Median Household Income

± $5,935

116k

Number of Households

± 5,914

In 2018, the median household income of the 116k households in Corpus Christi, TX grew to $56,602 from the previous year's value of $53,605.

The following chart displays the households in Corpus Christi, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Corpus Christi, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Corpus Christi, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

56.3%

2018 Homeownership

56.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 56.3% of the housing units in Corpus Christi, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Corpus Christi, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Corpus Christi, TX have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.926% of the workforce in Corpus Christi, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Corpus Christi, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
85%
Carpooled
8.32%
Worked At Home
3.1%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Corpus Christi, TX was Drove Alone (85%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.32%) and those who Worked At Home (3.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Corpus Christi, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Corpus Christi, TX have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

83.1% of the population of Corpus Christi, TX has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 9.91% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 3.13% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Nueces County, TX see 1280 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.29% decrease from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2065 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 971 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Angelina County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Nueces County, TX.

1,280 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nueces County, TX

Primary care physicians in Nueces County, TX see an average of 1,280 patients per year. This represents a 2.29% decrease from the previous year (1,310 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nueces County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

16.9%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

9.91%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

3.13%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Corpus Christi, TX grew by 2.2% from 16.5% to 16.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Corpus Christi, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.