Corpus Christi, TX Demographics
What is the population of Corpus Christi?
There are 317,804 residents in Corpus Christi, with a median age of 35.7. Of this, 49.94% are males and 50.06% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.73% of the resident pool in Corpus Christi, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.64%. Additionally, 5.63% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 264,071 people in Corpus Christi currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 317,804 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 158,708 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 159,096 | -0.6% |
Male Population 49.94%
Female Population 50.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.7 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 285,177 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,733 | 4.6% |
| Not Citizen | 17,894 | -4.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.73%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.64%
Not Citizen 5.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 734 | -17.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 34,074 | -0.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,171 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,155 | 2.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 264,071 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.23%
Moved from Same County 10.84%
Moved from Same State 3.24%
Moved from Different State 1.64%
Same House as Last Year 84.04%
What are the employment statistics in Corpus Christi?
White-collar workers make up 74.7% of the working population in Corpus Christi, while blue-collar employees account for 25.3%. There are also 14,698 entrepreneurs in Corpus Christi (10.03% of the workforce); 101,475 workers employed in private companies (69.27%); and 22,450 people working in governmental institutions (15.32%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 109,441 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 37,061 | -0.2% |
White Collar 74.7%
Blue Collar 25.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 14,698 | -1.9% |
| Private Companies | 101,475 | 0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 22,450 | 1.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,879 | 3.9% |
Self Employees 10.03%
Private Companies 69.27%
Governmental Workers 15.32%
Not for Profit Companies 5.38%
How many households are there in Corpus Christi?
There are a total of 117,555 households in Corpus Christi, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.25% of these Corpus Christi households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.75%. Additionally, 33.31% of households have children and 66.69% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 117,555 | 0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 79,055 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 38,500 | 0.5% |
Family Households 67.25%
Non-Family Households 32.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 39,154 | -2.1% |
| Households without Children | 78,401 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 33.31%
Households without Children 66.69%
What are the median and average incomes in Corpus Christi?
The average annual household income in Corpus Christi is $85,356, while the median household income sits at $64,449 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,066, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $77,914. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,612 and $48,701, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,356 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $64,449 | 7.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 253,861 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Corpus Christi?
There are 134,044 housing units in Corpus Christi, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 117,555 occupied housing units in Corpus Christi, 57.25% are owner-occupied, while 42.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.15% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $205,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,181 per month in Corpus Christi.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 134,044 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,335 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,318 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21,028 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14,168 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19,210 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22,730 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,056 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15,869 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14,676 | 6.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 654 | 59.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 117,555 | 0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67,302 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $50,253 | -0.3% |
Owner Occupied 57.25%
Renter Occupied 42.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 37,115 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 30,187 | 0.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $205,500 | 17.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $145,800 | 15.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,181 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 55.15%
Without Mortgage 44.85%
What is the level of education in Corpus Christi?
Approximately 39.29% of the population in Corpus Christi holds a high school degree (that's 94,922 residents), while 25.68% have attained a college certificate (68,792 locals) and 13.53% have a bachelor's degree (32,691 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,368 | -2.8% |
| Some High School | 94,922 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 68,792 | 0.0% |
| Associate Degree | 20,907 | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32,691 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,660 | 6.3% |
No High School 5.53%
Some High School 39.29%
Some College 25.68%
Associate Degree 8.65%
Bachelor's Degree 13.53%
Graduate Degree 7.31%
What is the marital status of Corpus Christi residents?
A total of 90,054 people in Corpus Christi have never been married (which represents 35.34% of the total population), while 119,937 of them are wedded (47.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,890 (2.31%) and 30,900 (12.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 90,054 | 3.0% |
| Married | 119,937 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 5,890 | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 13,915 | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 30,900 | 30,900.0% |
Never Married 35.34%
Married 47.07%
Separated 2.31%
Widowed 5.46%
Divorced 12.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Corpus Christi?
The top three means of transportation people in Corpus Christi use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 134,550 residents commute by car, 1,882 prefer going to work by walking and 1,663 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 134,550 | 0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,663 | -10.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 4 | N/A |
| Railroad | 8 | -90.5% |
| Bicycle | 150 | -46.0% |
| Motorcycle | 337 | 30.1% |
| TaxiCab | 66 | -33.3% |
| Walk | 1,882 | 14.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Corpus Christi by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78401 | 4,583 | 1,551 | $29,968.00 | $59,286.00 |
| 78402 | 308 | 147 | $52,560.00 | $56,312.00 |
| 78404 | 14,873 | 5,911 | $56,488.00 | $87,783.00 |
| 78405 | 14,901 | 5,432 | $34,063.00 | $45,543.00 |
| 78406 | 2,240 | 380 | $49,653.00 | $75,003.00 |
| 78407 | 1,796 | 562 | $50,933.00 | $62,673.00 |
| 78408 | 10,104 | 3,916 | $40,910.00 | $46,081.00 |
| 78409 | 2,424 | 858 | $62,926.00 | $63,988.00 |
| 78410 | 28,167 | 9,649 | $82,467.00 | $97,955.00 |
| 78411 | 23,492 | 8,874 | $58,667.00 | $81,705.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.