Nueces County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Nueces County?
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There are 365,180 residents in Nueces County, with a median age of 37.7. Of this, 49.9% are males and 50.1% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.16% of the resident pool in Nueces County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.35%. Additionally, 5.49% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 304,799 people in Nueces County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 304,799 people in Nueces County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 365,180 | -2.3% |
| Male Population | 182,215 | -1.7% |
| Female Population | 182,965 | -2.9% |
Male population 49.9%
Female population 50.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.7 | -3.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 329,246 | -2.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 15,872 | -5.0% |
| Not Citizen | 20,062 | 0.3% |
Citizen US Born 90.16%
Citizen not US Born 4.35%
Not Citizen 5.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 970 | -22.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 37,748 | -3.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,141 | -10.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,636 | -6.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 304,799 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 10.45%
Moved from Same State 3.36%
Moved from Different State 1.56%
Same House as Last Year 84.36%
What are the employment statistics in Nueces County?
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White-collar workers make up 73.86% of the working population in Nueces County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.14%. There are also 17,323 entrepreneurs in Nueces County (10.57% of the workforce); 112,966 workers employed in private companies (68.92%); and 25,317 people working in governmental institutions (15.45%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 121,056 | -3.2% |
| Blue Collar | 42,846 | -0.6% |
White Collar 73.86%
Blue Collar 26.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 17,323 | -0.2% |
| Private Companies | 112,966 | -3.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 25,317 | 1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,296 | -11.5% |
Self Employees 10.57%
Private Companies 68.92%
Governmental Workers 15.45%
Not for Profit Companies 5.06%
How many households are there in Nueces County?
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There are a total of 134,192 households in Nueces County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.87% of these Nueces County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.13%. Additionally, 33.76% of households have children and 66.24% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 134,192 | -0.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 91,072 | 0.0% |
| Non-family Households | 43,120 | -2.0% |
Family Households 67.87%
Non-family Households 32.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 45,299 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 88,893 | -0.9% |
Households with Children 33.76%
Households without Children 66.24%
What are the median and average incomes in Nueces County?
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The average annual household income in Nueces County is $68,367, while the median household income sits at $54,596 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $60,741, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,316. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,250 and $41,208, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,367 | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $54,596 | 9.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 60,904 | 3.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 292,389 | -3.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Nueces County?
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There are 157,093 housing units in Nueces County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 134,192 occupied housing units in Nueces County, 59.16% are owner-occupied, while 40.84% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $145,100. In general, housing costs reach $949 per month in Nueces County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $145,100. In general, housing costs reach $949 per month in Nueces County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 157,093 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,405 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,019 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 23,064 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17,305 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23,206 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26,651 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17,183 | -5.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19,258 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 16,500 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 502 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 134,192 | -0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 79,383 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 54,809 | -1.1% |
Owner Occupied 59.16%
Renter Occupied 40.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 41,289 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 38,094 | -1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $145,100 | 11.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $100,250 | 2.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $949 | 10.2% |
With Mortgage 52.01%
Without Mortgage 47.99%
What is the level of education in Nueces County?
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Approximately 39.48% of the population in Nueces County holds a high school degree (that's 111,228 residents), while 27.59% have attained a college certificate (77,716 locals) and 12.58% have a bachelor's degree (35,436 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,755 | -3.1% |
| Some High School | 111,228 | -2.2% |
| Some College | 77,716 | -2.9% |
| Associate Degree | 22,209 | -3.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35,436 | -0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,369 | -2.1% |
No High School 5.95%
Some High School 39.48%
Some College 27.59%
Associate Degree 7.88%
Bachelor's Degree 12.58%
Graduate Degree 6.52%
What is the marital status of Nueces County residents?
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A total of 98,292 people in Nueces County have never been married (which represents 32.92% of the total population), while 140,735 of them are wedded (47.14%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,149 (2.39%) and 35,109 (11.76%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 98,292 | -2.9% |
| Married | 140,735 | -1.3% |
| Separated | 7,149 | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 17,286 | -5.6% |
| Divorced | 35,109 | -2.7% |
Never Married 32.92%
Married 47.14%
Separated 2.39%
Widowed 5.79%
Divorced 11.76%
What are the most common means of transportation in Nueces County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Nueces County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 150,263 residents commute by car, 1,960 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,943 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 150,263 | -2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,960 | -14.7% |
| Railroad | 84 | 50.0% |
| Bicycle | 313 | -2.8% |
| Motorcycle | 298 | -9.7% |
| TaxiCab | 99 | -17.5% |
| Walk | 1,943 | -19.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Nueces County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78330 | 597 | 216 | $49,375.00 | $60,867.00 |
| 78336 | 12,365 | 4,533 | $55,153.00 | $68,426.00 |
| 78339 | 348 | 135 | $0.00 | $36,604.00 |
| 78343 | 4,594 | 1,632 | $54,615.00 | $71,072.00 |
| 78351 | 705 | 183 | $33,098.00 | $33,589.00 |
| 78373 | 3,271 | 1,552 | $62,833.00 | $90,435.00 |
| 78380 | 24,014 | 8,442 | $54,596.00 | $72,620.00 |
| 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 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
