Nueces County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Nueces County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Nueces County, Texas has a population of 352,955, the 17th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,897 and the median home value is $208,800. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Nueces County Quick Facts

Population 352,955

Median Household Income $66,897

Median Home Value $208,800

Poverty Rate 17.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 59.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.8%

High School Graduation 85.3%

Cities/Places 18

Population 352,955 17th of 254

Median Income $66,897 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.4%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Nueces County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	352,829	352,955	+0.0%
Median household income	$66,021	$66,897	+1.3%
Median home value	$194,700	$208,800	+7.2%

Median Household Income

Nueces

$66,897

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nueces

$208,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.5%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 31.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

8.0%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.7%

Renter 40.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,283/mo 23.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

23.5%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

21.2%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Nueces County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Corpus Christi	317,419	$67,394	17.1%	$210,400
Portland	20,543	$83,865	9.0%	$234,800
Robstown	10,236	$34,436	32.1%	$103,000
Ingleside	9,997	$69,464	10.0%	$189,200
Aransas Pass	8,972	$63,021	14.8%	$235,500
Port Aransas	3,268	$88,947	10.8%	$588,700
Bishop	3,103	$58,152	24.6%	$111,800
North San Pedro	721	$37,028	50.5%	$86,200
Spring Gardens	622	$44,708	5.5%	$157,700
Banquete	619	$94,639	14.4%	N/A
Sandy Hollow-Escondidas	539	N/A	82.2%	N/A
Driscoll	511	$39,035	41.5%	$100,900
La Paloma-Lost Creek	439	$2,499	50.5%	$332,800
Agua Dulce	251	$48,438	7.2%	$85,000
Tierra Grande	161	$46,250	11.8%	N/A
Rancho Banquete	131	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Petronila	120	$123,750	0.0%	$263,900
Tierra Verde	39	N/A	43.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Nueces County is located in Texas with a total population of 352,955. It is the 17th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nueces County is 37.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nueces County is $66,897. This is 15% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $208,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nueces County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 62.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.3%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (62.5% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Nueces County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nueces County, Texas?

Nueces County has a population of 352,955, making it the 17th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Nueces County?

The median household income in Nueces County is $66,897 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.

How many cities are in Nueces County, Texas?

Nueces County contains 18 Census-designated places.