Corpus Christi, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Corpus Christi?
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There are 318,168 residents in Corpus Christi, with a median age of 35.6. Of this, 49.71% are males and 50.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.7% of the resident pool in Corpus Christi, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.43%. Additionally, 5.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 263,870 people in Corpus Christi currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 263,870 people in Corpus Christi currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 318,168 | -2.5% |
| Male Population | 158,177 | -2.3% |
| Female Population | 159,991 | -2.7% |
Male population 49.71%
Female population 50.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.6 | 0.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 285,398 | -2.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 14,090 | -6.0% |
| Not Citizen | 18,680 | 1.8% |
Citizen US Born 89.7%
Citizen not US Born 4.43%
Not Citizen 5.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 888 | -23.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 34,277 | -4.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,485 | -10.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,056 | -3.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 263,870 | -1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.28%
Moved from Same County 10.9%
Moved from Same State 3.33%
Moved from Different State 1.61%
Same House as Last Year 83.88%
What are the employment statistics in Corpus Christi?
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White-collar workers make up 74.47% of the working population in Corpus Christi, while blue-collar employees account for 25.53%. There are also 14,980 entrepreneurs in Corpus Christi (10.3% of the workforce); 100,760 workers employed in private companies (69.3%); and 22,080 people working in governmental institutions (15.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 108,283 | -3.5% |
| Blue Collar | 37,122 | -0.6% |
White Collar 74.47%
Blue Collar 25.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 14,980 | -0.7% |
| Private Companies | 100,760 | -3.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 22,080 | 1.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,585 | -11.5% |
Self Employees 10.3%
Private Companies 69.3%
Governmental Workers 15.19%
Not for Profit Companies 5.22%
How many households are there in Corpus Christi?
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There are a total of 117,210 households in Corpus Christi, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.32% of these Corpus Christi households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.68%. Additionally, 34.12% of households have children and 65.88% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 117,210 | -0.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.9% |
| Family Households | 78,903 | -0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 38,307 | -1.1% |
Family Households 67.32%
Non-family Households 32.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 39,988 | -0.3% |
| Households without Children | 77,222 | -0.6% |
Households with Children 34.12%
Households without Children 65.88%
What are the median and average incomes in Corpus Christi?
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The average annual household income in Corpus Christi is $79,398, while the median household income sits at $59,993 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,789, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $71,153. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,421 and $46,595, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,398 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $59,993 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 51,863 | 3.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 254,944 | -3.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Corpus Christi?
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There are 133,180 housing units in Corpus Christi, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 117,210 occupied housing units in Corpus Christi, 56.98% are owner-occupied, while 43.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $174,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,095 per month in Corpus Christi.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $174,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,095 per month in Corpus Christi.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 133,180 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,282 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,208 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21,345 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14,703 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19,198 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22,218 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,267 | -5.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15,747 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 13,803 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 409 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 117,210 | -0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66,785 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 50,425 | -0.6% |
Owner Occupied 56.98%
Renter Occupied 43.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 36,610 | -0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 30,175 | -0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $174,800 | 4.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $126,400 | 4.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,095 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 54.82%
Without Mortgage 45.18%
What is the level of education in Corpus Christi?
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Approximately 39.38% of the population in Corpus Christi holds a high school degree (that's 94,514 residents), while 26.41% have attained a college certificate (68,768 locals) and 13.31% have a bachelor's degree (31,934 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,751 | -3.2% |
| Some High School | 94,514 | -2.8% |
| Some College | 68,768 | -2.7% |
| Associate Degree | 19,813 | -3.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31,934 | -0.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,616 | -2.0% |
No High School 5.73%
Some High School 39.38%
Some College 26.41%
Associate Degree 8.26%
Bachelor's Degree 13.31%
Graduate Degree 6.92%
What is the marital status of Corpus Christi residents?
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A total of 87,447 people in Corpus Christi have never been married (which represents 34.48% of the total population), while 120,946 of them are wedded (47.69%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,133 (2.42%) and 31,084 (12.26%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 87,447 | -3.1% |
| Married | 120,946 | -1.4% |
| Separated | 6,133 | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 14,118 | -5.3% |
| Divorced | 31,084 | -2.7% |
Never Married 34.48%
Married 47.69%
Separated 2.42%
Widowed 5.57%
Divorced 12.26%
What are the most common means of transportation in Corpus Christi?
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The top three means of transportation people in Corpus Christi use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 133,883 residents commute by car, 1,861 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,648 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 133,883 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,861 | -14.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 17 | N/A |
| Railroad | 84 | 50.0% |
| Bicycle | 278 | -4.8% |
| Motorcycle | 259 | -14.5% |
| TaxiCab | 99 | -17.5% |
| Walk | 1,648 | -18.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Corpus Christi by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 78401 | 4,660 | 1,573 | $30,625.00 | $62,455.00 |
| 78402 | 233 | 116 | $45,000.00 | $54,829.00 |
| 78404 | 15,650 | 6,009 | $49,473.00 | $76,057.00 |
| 78405 | 14,194 | 5,216 | $31,660.00 | $44,727.00 |
| 78406 | 2,328 | 370 | $0.00 | $65,710.00 |
| 78407 | 2,033 | 625 | $45,060.00 | $62,573.00 |
| 78408 | 10,294 | 3,953 | $37,488.00 | $42,329.00 |
| 78409 | 2,312 | 854 | $59,605.00 | $64,462.00 |
| 78410 | 27,623 | 9,418 | $78,057.00 | $88,876.00 |
| 78411 | 24,194 | 9,118 | $55,357.00 | $78,547.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
