Corpus Christi, TX

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2023 Population
317,383
0.132% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
36.3
1.68% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
17.5%
1.41% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$66,325
2.91% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$197,100
8.96% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
145,340
0.793% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Corpus Christi, TX had a population of 317k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $66,325. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Corpus Christi, TX declined from 317,804 to 317,383, a −0.132% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,449 to $66,325, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Corpus Christi, TX are Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (30.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.1%), White (Hispanic) (24.6%), Other (Hispanic) (4.99%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%).

None of the households in Corpus Christi, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.8% of the residents in Corpus Christi, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Corpus Christi, TX are Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3,006 degrees awarded in 2023), Del Mar College (1,708 degrees), and Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi (281 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Corpus Christi, TX was $197,100, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Corpus Christi, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Corpus Christi, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Corpus Christi, TX is home to a population of 317k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.73% of Corpus Christi, TX residents were born outside of the country (27.7k people).

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (96.5k people) in Corpus Christi, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 95.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%
2023 Citizenship
94.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.8% of Corpus Christi, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Corpus Christi, TX was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Corpus Christi, TX
  1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    96.5k ± 3.74k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    95.6k ± 1.21k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    78k ± 3.43k
61.4%
Hispanic Population
195k people

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (96.5k people) in Corpus Christi, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 95.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

61.4% of the people in Corpus Christi, TX are hispanic (195k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,397,739 ± 36,447 people
  2. India
    325,248 ± 13,925 people
  3. El Salvador
    221,729 ± 11,517 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397,739 Texas residents, followed by India with 325,248 and El Salvador with 221,729.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.73%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
27.7k people
9.19%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
29.2k people

As of 2023, 8.73% of Corpus Christi, TX residents (27.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Corpus Christi, TX was 9.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    6,682 ± 562
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    6,387 ± 755
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4,497 ± 526

Corpus Christi, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Corpus Christi, TX employs 145k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Corpus Christi, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (20,804 people), Retail Trade (19,088 people), and Educational Services (14,688 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,901), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,478), and Utilities ($72,909).

Employment

Occupations

145k
2023 Value
± 3,643
−0.793%
1 Year decline
± 3.48%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Corpus Christi, TX declined at a rate of −0.793%, from 147k employees to 145k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Corpus Christi, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,144 people), Sales & Related Occupations (15,069 people), and Management Occupations (12,733 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Corpus Christi, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

145k
2023 Value
± 3,643
−0.793%
1 Year decline
± 3.48%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Corpus Christi, TX declined at a rate of −0.793%, from 147k employees to 145k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Corpus Christi, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,804 people), Retail Trade (19,088 people), and Educational Services (14,688 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,568
Median earning men ± $1,934
$35,061
Median earning women ± $1,113

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,158), Public Administration ($78,303), and Manufacturing ($77,068).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,341), Wholesale Trade ($52,759), and Public Administration ($47,219).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.59%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Corpus Christi, TX awarded 5,196 degrees. The student population of Corpus Christi, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 8,791 male students and 12,704 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Corpus Christi, TX are Hispanic or Latino (2,820 and 56.4%), followed by White (1,582 and 31.6%), Black or African American (228 and 4.56%), and Asian (210 and 4.2%).

The largest universities in Corpus Christi, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3,006 and 57.9%), Del Mar College (1,708 and 32.9%), and Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi (281 and 5.41%).

The most popular majors in Corpus Christi, TX are General Business Administration & Management (955 and 18.4%), Registered Nursing (445 and 8.56%), and Welding Technology (240 and 4.62%).

The median tuition cost in Corpus Christi, TX for a public four year colleges is $3,552 for in-state students and $9,444 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Corpus Christi, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 21,495 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 21,495 students enrolled in Corpus Christi, TX, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 12,623 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
    151 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    121 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    232 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Corpus Christi, TX was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 151 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
    3,006 degrees awarded
  2. Del Mar College
    1,708 degrees awarded
  3. Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
    281 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi with 3,006 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,059 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Corpus Christi, TX, which is 0.656 times less than the 3,137 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,820 degrees mean that there were 1.78 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,582 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($3,552) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,793) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,254) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 1.71% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.64% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (5.75M), Some college (4.93M), and Bachelors Degree (4.37M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Corpus Christi, TX was $197,100 in 2023, which is 0.65 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $180,900 to $197,100, a 8.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Corpus Christi, TX is 57.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Corpus Christi, TX have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Corpus Christi, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$197,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,306
$68,306
Median Property Taxes
±$2,002

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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.

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Rent vs Own

57.9%
Homeownership
2023
64.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 57.9% of the housing units in Corpus Christi, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$66,325
Median Household Income
± $1,722
118k
Number of Households
± 3,032

In 2023, the median household income of the 118k households in Corpus Christi, TX grew to $66,325 from the previous year's value of $64,449.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Corpus Christi, TX is from Texas.
0.475
2023 Wage GINI in Texas
0.476
2022 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2023, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.208% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
  2. Carpooled (10.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.8%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in Corpus Christi, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (4.8%).

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.

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Commute Time

20.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Corpus Christi, TX have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Corpus Christi, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Corpus Christi, TX (54.4k out of 310k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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.

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Health

82.2% of the population of Corpus Christi, TX has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 2.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.975% increase from the previous year (1,641 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 638 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

17.8%
Uninsured
41.4%
Employer Coverage
17.6%
Medicaid
10.2%
Medicare
10.5%
Non-Group
2.51%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Corpus Christi, TX declined by 2.84% from 18.3% to 17.8%.

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