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Corpus Christi Overview

317,804
TOTAL POPULATION
158,708
MALE POPULATION
159,096
FEMALE POPULATION
99.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,395
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,428
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,449
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,399
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
157,284
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Corpus Christi

The most populous races in Corpus Christi are Hispanic or Latino (204,417 | 64.3%), White / Caucasian (201,083 | 63.3%), and Two or more Races (81,342 | 25.6%).
Race in Corpus Christi
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,6062.4%
Black / African American12,6514.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific2290.1%
Hispanic or Latino204,41764.3%
Native / Alaskan9580.3%
White / Caucasian201,08363.3%
Two or more Races81,34225.6%
Some other Race13,9354.4%
Total317,804100.0%

Ancestry in Corpus Christi

The most populous ancestries reported in Corpus Christi are Mexican (186,652 | 58.7%), German (22,639 | 7.1%), Irish (14,169 | 4.5%), English (13,035 | 4.1%), and American (7,827 | 2.5%), together accounting for 76.9% of all Corpus Christi residents.
Ancestry in Corpus Christi
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3,0571.0%
American7,8272.5%
Apache4010.1%
Arab5890.2%
Argentinean350.0%
Armenian1060.0%
Australian170.0%
Austrian1680.1%
Barbadian530.0%
Belgian600.0%
Bhutanese4190.1%
Blackfeet300.0%
Bolivian570.0%
Brazilian1030.0%
British8370.3%
British West Indian2320.1%
Bulgarian260.0%
Burmese5070.2%
Cajun1230.0%
Cambodian120.0%
Canadian1960.1%
Celtic210.0%
Central American2,3940.7%
Central American Indian2190.1%
Cherokee1,3570.4%
Chickasaw190.0%
Chilean3130.1%
Chippewa930.0%
Choctaw220.0%
Colombian4050.1%
Comanche350.0%
Creek420.0%
Croatian440.0%
Cuban7270.2%
Czech1,4750.5%
Czechoslovakian2600.1%
Danish3660.1%
Dominican2410.1%
Dutch1,5890.5%
Eastern European1830.1%
Ecuadorian750.0%
Egyptian200.0%
English13,0354.1%
European1,9060.6%
Filipino1950.1%
Finnish620.0%
French3,1281.0%
French Canadian4040.1%
German22,6397.1%
Greek3620.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro780.0%
Guatemalan9040.3%
Haitian460.0%
Hmong110.0%
Honduran7950.3%
Hopi590.0%
Hungarian3850.1%
Indian (Asian)1,2830.4%
Iranian1400.0%
Iraqi90.0%
Irish14,1694.5%
Iroquois60.0%
Israeli80.0%
Italian3,6941.2%
Jamaican1570.1%
Japanese420.0%
Korean3,4931.1%
Laotian290.0%
Latvian270.0%
Lebanese1930.1%
Lithuanian1140.0%
Malaysian330.0%
Mexican186,65258.7%
Mexican American Indian3130.1%
Moroccan300.0%
Native Hawaiian3970.1%
Navajo550.0%
Nicaraguan1650.1%
Nigerian920.0%
Northern European520.0%
Norwegian1,0110.3%
Osage1010.0%
Ottawa30.0%
Pakistani2820.1%
Palestinian1220.0%
Panamanian1370.0%
Paraguayan1330.0%
Pennsylvania German1440.1%
Peruvian550.0%
Polish2,7160.9%
Portuguese4950.2%
Potawatomi1060.0%
Puerto Rican1,8570.6%
Romanian1320.0%
Russian7770.2%
Salvadoran3930.1%
Samoan230.0%
Scandinavian2010.1%
Scotch-Irish1,7090.5%
Scottish3,9131.2%
Serbian200.0%
Slavic730.0%
Slovak1040.0%
Slovene60.0%
South African260.0%
South American1,9390.6%
Soviet Union70.0%
Spaniard1,4580.5%
Spanish7100.2%
Sri Lankan9980.3%
Subsaharan African3,2531.0%
Swedish1,0880.3%
Swiss2900.1%
Syrian610.0%
Thai1,4930.5%
Tongan100.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian190.0%
Turkish910.0%
Ugandan250.0%
Ukrainian1810.1%
Uruguayan190.0%
Venezuelan8470.3%
Vietnamese1110.0%
Welsh1,0250.3%
West Indian570.0%
Yugoslavian600.0%
Yuman40.0%
Zimbabwean90.0%
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Immigrants in Corpus Christi

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Corpus Christi came from Latin America (21,105 | 6.6%), Central America (18,535 | 5.8%), Mexico (16,302 | 5.1%), Asia (5,745 | 1.8%), and South Eastern Asia (2,998 | 0.9%), together accounting for 20.3% of all Corpus Christi residents.
Immigrants in Corpus Christi
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3860.1%
Argentina520.0%
Asia5,7451.8%
Australia160.0%
Austria190.0%
Bahamas190.0%
Bangladesh1110.0%
Barbados530.0%
Belarus90.0%
Belgium150.0%
Bolivia260.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina460.0%
Brazil970.0%
Bulgaria280.0%
Cambodia230.0%
Cameroon140.0%
Canada4430.1%
Caribbean8710.3%
Central America18,5355.8%
Chile2670.1%
China8180.3%
Colombia2340.1%
Cuba4660.2%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Dominica270.0%
Dominican Republic1130.0%
Eastern Africa940.0%
Eastern Asia1,2870.4%
Eastern Europe4910.2%
Ecuador750.0%
Egypt340.0%
El Salvador4360.1%
England1200.0%
Europe1,5500.5%
Fiji420.0%
France100.0%
Germany4670.2%
Grenada290.0%
Guatemala7240.2%
Guyana200.0%
Honduras8550.3%
Hong Kong370.0%
Hungary110.0%
India8120.3%
Indonesia500.0%
Iran470.0%
Iraq180.0%
Ireland530.0%
Israel400.0%
Italy1120.0%
Jamaica200.0%
Japan870.0%
Kenya60.0%
Korea3820.1%
Kuwait80.0%
Laos260.0%
Latin America21,1056.6%
Lebanon140.0%
Malaysia760.0%
Mexico16,3025.1%
Middle Africa350.0%
Morocco300.0%
Netherlands230.0%
Nicaragua800.0%
Nigeria1200.0%
Northern Africa640.0%
Northern Europe2180.1%
Oceania580.0%
Pakistan1320.0%
Panama1110.0%
Peru260.0%
Philippines2,1470.7%
Poland800.0%
Portugal100.0%
Romania220.0%
Russia1760.1%
Saudi Arabia1340.0%
Somalia330.0%
South America1,6990.5%
South Central Asia1,1020.4%
South Eastern Asia2,9980.9%
Southern Europe2580.1%
Spain1360.0%
Switzerland490.0%
Syria250.0%
Taiwan1060.0%
Thailand1600.1%
Trinidad and Tobago870.0%
Turkey910.0%
Uganda250.0%
Ukraine950.0%
Uruguay190.0%
Venezuela8510.3%
Vietnam5160.2%
West Indies200.0%
Western Africa1200.0%
Western Asia3580.1%
Western Europe5830.2%
Zaire210.0%
Zimbabwe210.0%
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Sex and Age in Corpus Christi

Sex and Age in Corpus Christi

The most populous age groups in Corpus Christi are 15 to 19 Years (12,244 | 7.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (11,892 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,440 (6.6%)9,550 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years11,374 (7.2%)10,559 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years10,538 (6.6%)10,537 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years12,244 (7.7%)11,121 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years11,693 (7.4%)11,892 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years11,805 (7.4%)11,183 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years11,818 (7.4%)10,912 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years10,981 (6.9%)10,593 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years10,790 (6.8%)10,378 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years9,363 (5.9%)9,385 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years8,719 (5.5%)9,163 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years9,998 (6.3%)9,240 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years8,101 (5.1%)9,464 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years8,045 (5.1%)8,142 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years5,291 (3.3%)6,311 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years4,048 (2.5%)4,541 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years1,779 (1.1%)2,829 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,681 (1.1%)3,296 (2.1%)
Total158,708 (100.0%)159,096 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Corpus Christi

Median Family Size in Corpus Christi

The median family size in Corpus Christi is 3.22 persons per family, with single female/mother families (19,244 | 24.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,256 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Corpus Christi
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple52,555 (66.5%)3.25
Single Male/Father7,256 (9.2%)2.82
Single Female/Mother19,244 (24.3%)3.28
Total Families79,055 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Corpus Christi

The median household size in Corpus Christi is 2.63 persons per household, with single female/mother households (19,244 | 16.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (38,500 | 32.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Corpus Christi
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple52,555 (44.7%)3.27
Single Male/Father7,256 (6.2%)3.17
Single Female/Mother19,244 (16.4%)3.47
Non-family38,500 (32.8%)1.24
Total Households117,555 (100.0%)2.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in Corpus Christi

Out of a total of 117,555 households in Corpus Christi, 79,055 (67.2%) are family households, while 38,500 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 32,577, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31,175.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Corpus Christi
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31,175 (26.5%)
2-Person Households32,577 (27.7%)6,217 (5.3%)
3-Person Households19,142 (16.3%)812 (0.7%)
4-Person Households15,883 (13.5%)211 (0.2%)
5-Person Households7,260 (6.2%)81 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,168 (1.8%)4 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,025 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total79,055 (67.2%)38,500 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in Corpus Christi

Fertility by Age in Corpus Christi

Average fertility rate in Corpus Christi is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years133 (3.2%)12.0
20 to 34 years2,766 (66.9%)81.0
35 to 50 years1,238 (29.9%)38.0
Total4,137 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Corpus Christi

58.9% of women with births (4,137) in Corpus Christi are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 72.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Corpus Christi
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years36 (27.1%)97 (72.9%)
20 to 34 years1,400 (50.6%)1,366 (49.4%)
35 to 50 years999 (80.7%)239 (19.3%)
Total2,437 (58.9%)1,700 (41.1%)

Fertility by Education in Corpus Christi

Average fertility rate in Corpus Christi is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 41.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Corpus Christi
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School608 (14.7%)44.0
High School Diploma780 (18.9%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree1,697 (41.0%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree764 (18.5%)71.0
Graduate Degree288 (7.0%)54.0
Total4,137 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Corpus Christi

41.1% of women with births in Corpus Christi are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 66.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Corpus Christi
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School201 (33.1%)407 (66.9%)
High School Diploma335 (42.9%)445 (57.1%)
College or Associate's Degree1,035 (61.0%)662 (39.0%)
Bachelor's Degree576 (75.4%)188 (24.6%)
Graduate Degree288 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,437 (58.9%)1,700 (41.1%)

Income in Corpus Christi

Income Overview in Corpus Christi

Per Capita Income in Corpus Christi is $32,395, while median incomes of families and households are $78,428 and $64,449 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income317,804$32,395
Median Family Income79,055$78,428
Mean Family Income79,055$98,074
Median Household Income117,555$64,449
Mean Household Income117,555$85,356
Income Deficit79,055$11,399
Wage / Income Gap (%)317,80431.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)317,80468.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index317,8040.46

Earnings by Sex in Corpus Christi

Average Earnings in Corpus Christi are $38,447, $45,556 for men and $31,340 for women, a difference of 31.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Corpus Christi
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male87,603 (54.3%)$45,556
Female73,683 (45.7%)$31,340
Total161,286 (100.0%)$38,447

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Corpus Christi

The most common earnings brackets in Corpus Christi are $100,000+ for men (13,310 | 15.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (6,287 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Corpus Christi
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,750 (3.1%)3,617 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,928 (2.2%)2,644 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,722 (3.1%)3,295 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,862 (2.1%)2,731 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,605 (3.0%)2,927 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,718 (2.0%)2,869 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,844 (2.1%)3,124 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,994 (2.3%)2,011 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,354 (2.7%)2,808 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,688 (4.2%)3,287 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,957 (6.8%)6,287 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,518 (5.2%)5,260 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,502 (5.1%)4,018 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,812 (5.5%)4,418 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,451 (5.1%)3,220 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,791 (4.3%)2,899 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,429 (8.5%)5,941 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,546 (6.3%)3,719 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,822 (11.2%)5,031 (6.8%)
$100,000+13,310 (15.2%)3,577 (4.9%)
Total87,603 (100.0%)73,683 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Corpus Christi

Average earnings in Corpus Christi are $51,363 for men and $36,126 for women, a difference of 29.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,199, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,025. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,261, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,307.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Corpus Christi
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,025$20,307
High School Diploma$41,586$28,407
College or Associate's Degree$55,628$35,542
Bachelor's Degree$70,139$55,424
Graduate Degree$90,199$67,261
Total$51,363$36,126

Family Income in Corpus Christi

Family Income Brackets in Corpus Christi

According to the Corpus Christi family income data, there are 16,048 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,055 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Corpus Christi
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,7164.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,0552.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994,9806.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996,4038.1%
$35,000 to $49,9998,06410.2%
$50,000 to $74,99912,64916.0%
$75,000 to $99,99911,85815.0%
$100,000 to $149,99916,04820.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996,6418.4%
$200,000+6,6418.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Corpus Christi

7+ person families (1,625 | 2.1%) account for the highest median family income in Corpus Christi with $109,063 per family, while 2-person families (35,468 | 44.9%) have the highest median income of $34,424 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Corpus Christi
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families35,468 (44.9%)$68,849
3-Person Families18,045 (22.8%)$80,068
4-Person Families14,900 (18.9%)$91,647
5-Person Families6,890 (8.7%)$75,235
6-Person Families2,127 (2.7%)$89,932
7+ Person Families1,625 (2.1%)$109,063
Total79,055 (100.0%)$78,428

Family Income by Number of Earners in Corpus Christi

The median family income in Corpus Christi is $78,428, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,716) having the highest median family income of $121,193, while families with no earners (11,182) have the lowest median family income of $30,341, accounting for 8.5% and 14.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Corpus Christi
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,182 (14.1%)$30,341
1 Earner28,475 (36.0%)$52,548
2 Earners32,682 (41.3%)$105,461
3+ Earners6,716 (8.5%)$121,193
Total79,055 (100.0%)$78,428

Household Income in Corpus Christi

Household Income Brackets in Corpus Christi

With 20,337 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Corpus Christi, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5,878 households (5.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Corpus Christi
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,8185.8%
$10,000 to $14,9995,8785.0%
$15,000 to $24,9999,6408.2%
$25,000 to $34,99910,1108.6%
$35,000 to $49,99913,51911.5%
$50,000 to $74,99920,33717.3%
$75,000 to $99,99916,10513.7%
$100,000 to $149,99919,51416.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997,9946.8%
$200,000+7,6416.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Corpus Christi

The median household income in Corpus Christi is $64,449, with the highest median household income of $77,914 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40,463 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,612, with 6,461 households (5.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Corpus Christi
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,461 (5.5%)$43,612
25 to 44 Years42,379 (36.0%)$70,066
45 to 64 Years40,463 (34.4%)$77,914
65+ Years28,252 (24.0%)$48,701
Total117,555 (100.0%)$64,449

Poverty in Corpus Christi

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Corpus Christi

With 15.5% poverty level for males and 19.0% for females among the residents of Corpus Christi, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 847 males (30.7%) and 640 females (30.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,675 (26.0%)2,463 (25.9%)
5 Years847 (30.7%)640 (30.5%)
6 to 11 Years3,462 (27.1%)3,397 (28.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,719 (27.9%)1,344 (19.9%)
15 Years403 (16.2%)313 (16.9%)
16 and 17 Years704 (16.5%)1,160 (25.6%)
18 to 24 Years2,677 (17.5%)3,522 (23.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,116 (9.1%)4,178 (19.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,832 (13.3%)3,849 (18.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,931 (10.9%)2,308 (12.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,038 (11.4%)2,727 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,717 (13.1%)1,752 (12.2%)
75 Years and over867 (12.0%)1,982 (19.9%)
Total23,988 (15.5%)29,635 (19.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Corpus Christi

According to the poverty statistics in Corpus Christi, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.9% of males and 87.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,632 (74.1%)7,038 (74.1%)
5 Years1,914 (69.3%)1,456 (69.5%)
6 to 11 Years9,337 (73.0%)8,635 (71.8%)
12 to 14 Years4,448 (72.1%)5,404 (80.1%)
15 Years2,078 (83.8%)1,535 (83.1%)
16 and 17 Years3,568 (83.5%)3,380 (74.5%)
18 to 24 Years12,650 (82.5%)11,324 (76.3%)
25 to 34 Years21,098 (90.9%)17,664 (80.9%)
35 to 44 Years18,461 (86.7%)17,028 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years15,743 (89.1%)16,176 (87.5%)
55 to 64 Years15,800 (88.6%)15,867 (85.3%)
65 to 74 Years11,378 (86.9%)12,619 (87.8%)
75 Years and over6,382 (88.0%)7,997 (80.1%)
Total130,489 (84.5%)126,123 (81.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Corpus Christi

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Corpus Christi show that 5.1% or 2,677 of the total 52,555 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.6%, comprising of 97 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 1,115 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Corpus Christi
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children28,594 (96.3%)1,115 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children17,061 (94.8%)928 (5.2%)
3 or 4 Children3,941 (88.0%)537 (12.0%)
5 or more Children282 (74.4%)97 (25.6%)
Total49,878 (94.9%)2,677 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Corpus Christi

According to the poverty data in Corpus Christi, 17.1% or 1,243 single-father households and 34.1% or 6,562 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 205 households (71.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Corpus Christi
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children182 (4.7%)788 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children849 (28.8%)3,725 (39.5%)
3 or 4 Children203 (49.4%)1,844 (65.9%)
5 or more Children9 (100.0%)205 (71.4%)
Total1,243 (17.1%)6,562 (34.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Corpus Christi

The poverty data for Corpus Christi shows that 2,677 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 7,805 of the single-parent households (29.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 households (25.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 214 household (72.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Corpus Christi
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,115 (3.7%)970 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children928 (5.2%)4,574 (36.9%)
3 or 4 Children537 (12.0%)2,047 (63.8%)
5 or more Children97 (25.6%)214 (72.3%)
Total2,677 (5.1%)7,805 (29.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Corpus Christi

Employment by Class of Employer in Corpus Christi

Among the 146,564 employed individuals in Corpus Christi, private company employees (100,147 | 68.3%), local government employees (11,019 | 7.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (10,245 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Corpus Christi
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees100,14768.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,8892.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10,2457.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,7025.3%
Local Government Employees11,0197.5%
State Government Employees5,8984.0%
Federal Government Employees7,4165.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2480.2%
Total146,564100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Corpus Christi

According to the labor force statistics for Corpus Christi, out of the total population over 16 years of age (250,452), 62.8% or 157,284 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 8,808 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.3% or 18,919 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.1% or 1,193 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,399 (28.4%)1,193 (22.1%)
20 to 24 Years16,958 (71.9%)1,001 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years18,919 (82.3%)1,154 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years18,343 (80.7%)459 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years34,963 (81.8%)2,482 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years29,304 (80.0%)1,260 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years13,871 (72.1%)596 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years10,030 (57.1%)391 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years8,059 (29.0%)201 (2.5%)
75 Years and over1,454 (8.0%)20 (1.4%)
Total157,284 (62.8%)8,808 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Corpus Christi

According to labor force statistics for Corpus Christi, 77.5% of individuals (125,467) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (161,893) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 6,273 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.9% or 32,767 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 1,246 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Corpus Christi
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13,687 (64.7%)1,925 (9.1%)
High School Diploma34,847 (74.0%)2,590 (5.5%)
College / Associate Degree44,081 (78.8%)2,573 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,767 (86.9%)1,282 (3.4%)
Total125,467 (77.5%)8,095 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Corpus Christi

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Corpus Christi are Community & Social Service (15,089 | 10.3%), Management (12,983 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,227 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (9,053 | 6.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (6,612 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Corpus Christi

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Corpus Christi, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.1%), Life, Physical & Social Science (77.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (78.4%), Education Instruction & Library (73.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Corpus Christi
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,992 (53.9%)5,991 (46.1%)
Business & Financial1,886 (42.8%)2,524 (57.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,071 (76.7%)1,541 (23.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1,426 (73.2%)522 (26.8%)
Architecture & Engineering2,007 (79.1%)530 (20.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,638 (77.0%)489 (23.0%)
Community & Social Service 4,729 (31.3%)10,360 (68.7%)
Education, Arts & Media675 (21.6%)2,456 (78.4%)
Legal Services & Support461 (41.4%)653 (58.6%)
Education Instruction & Library2,390 (26.4%)6,663 (73.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,203 (67.2%)588 (32.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,619 (28.4%)6,608 (71.6%)
Health Technologists1,947 (33.3%)3,894 (66.7%)
Total (Category)21,297 (44.1%)27,024 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)78,974 (53.9%)67,528 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Corpus Christi are Food Preparation & Serving (10,432 | 7.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,451 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (5,804 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (4,276 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (2,883 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Corpus Christi

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Corpus Christi, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (77.8%), Security & Protection (74.4%), and Law Enforcement (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.0%), Personal Care & Service (68.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Corpus Christi
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support814 (14.0%)4,990 (86.0%)
Security & Protection3,183 (74.4%)1,093 (25.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,761 (77.8%)502 (22.2%)
Law Enforcement1,422 (70.6%)591 (29.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,953 (47.5%)5,479 (52.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,585 (55.6%)2,866 (44.4%)
Personal Care & Service921 (32.0%)1,962 (68.0%)
Total (Category)13,456 (45.1%)16,390 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)78,974 (53.9%)67,528 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Corpus Christi are Office & Administration (15,849 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (15,425 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Corpus Christi

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Corpus Christi
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,208 (46.7%)8,217 (53.3%)
Office & Administration4,261 (26.9%)11,588 (73.1%)
Total (Category)11,469 (36.7%)19,805 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)78,974 (53.9%)67,528 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Corpus Christi are Construction & Extraction (12,828 | 8.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,202 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (247 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Corpus Christi

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Corpus Christi
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry236 (95.6%)11 (4.4%)
Construction & Extraction12,361 (96.4%)467 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,787 (93.3%)415 (6.7%)
Total (Category)18,384 (95.4%)893 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)78,974 (53.9%)67,528 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Corpus Christi are Production (7,877 | 5.4%), Transportation (5,282 | 3.6%), and Material Moving (4,625 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Corpus Christi

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Corpus Christi
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,311 (80.1%)1,566 (19.9%)
Transportation4,359 (82.5%)923 (17.5%)
Material Moving3,698 (80.0%)927 (20.0%)
Total (Category)14,368 (80.8%)3,416 (19.2%)
Total (Overall)78,974 (53.9%)67,528 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Corpus Christi

Employment Industries in Corpus Christi

The major employment industries in Corpus Christi include Health Care & Social Assistance (20,696 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (18,385 | 12.6%), Construction (15,459 | 10.5%), Educational Services (14,114 | 9.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (13,863 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Corpus Christi

Employment Industries by Sex in Corpus Christi

The Corpus Christi industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (93.7%), Construction (88.4%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.7%), Educational Services (69.9%), and Finance & Insurance (65.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Corpus Christi
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting458 (93.7%)31 (6.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2,063 (87.5%)295 (12.5%)
Construction13,659 (88.4%)1,800 (11.6%)
Manufacturing7,237 (78.9%)1,935 (21.1%)
Wholesale Trade2,162 (72.1%)838 (27.9%)
Retail Trade10,076 (54.8%)8,309 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,443 (73.8%)1,581 (26.3%)
Utilities1,047 (75.8%)335 (24.2%)
Information920 (56.9%)697 (43.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,520 (34.1%)2,937 (65.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,703 (50.8%)1,650 (49.2%)
Professional & Scientific4,212 (59.6%)2,853 (40.4%)
Enterprise Management53 (36.5%)92 (63.4%)
Administrative & Support4,339 (64.1%)2,428 (35.9%)
Educational Services4,242 (30.1%)9,872 (69.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,399 (21.3%)16,297 (78.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,161 (54.9%)954 (45.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,290 (45.4%)7,573 (54.6%)
Public Administration4,810 (59.3%)3,299 (40.7%)
Total78,974 (53.9%)67,528 (46.1%)

Education in Corpus Christi

School Enrollment in Corpus Christi

The most common levels of schooling among the 76,662 students in Corpus Christi are high school (16,686 | 21.8%), middle school (16,499 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (16,367 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Corpus Christi
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,3235.6%
Kindergarten4,7766.2%
Elementary School15,73220.5%
Middle School16,49921.5%
High School16,68621.8%
College / Undergraduate16,36721.3%
Graduate / Professional2,2793.0%
Total76,662100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Corpus Christi

Out of a total of 76,662 students who are enrolled in schools in Corpus Christi, 6,286 (8.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 70,376 (91.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,089 (31.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11,521 (96.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Corpus Christi
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,411 (68.9%)1,089 (31.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,839 (90.8%)1,799 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds18,782 (93.5%)1,310 (6.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11,521 (96.9%)367 (3.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,643 (95.6%)303 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,385 (92.2%)542 (7.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,750 (90.3%)403 (9.7%)
35 Years and over3,010 (85.6%)508 (14.4%)
Total70,376 (91.8%)6,286 (8.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Corpus Christi

Business (10,410 | 20.5%), education (7,988 | 15.7%), science & technology (5,179 | 10.2%), arts & humanities (3,816 | 7.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,550 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 50,735 individuals in Corpus Christi who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Corpus Christi
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0944.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,5507.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2394.4%
Psychology3,1056.1%
Social Sciences2,5074.9%
Engineering3,2896.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies3530.7%
Science & Technology5,17910.2%
Business10,41020.5%
Education7,98815.7%
Literature & Languages1,5113.0%
Liberal Arts & History1,9443.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1,0052.0%
Communications1,7453.4%
Arts & Humanities3,8167.5%
Total50,735100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Corpus Christi

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Corpus Christi

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Corpus Christi are males with 2 vehicles (35,332, accounting for 44.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (26,901, making up 53.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Corpus Christi
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,058 (2.6%)1,476 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle17,488 (22.0%)17,805 (27.0%)
2 Vehicles35,332 (44.5%)26,901 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles16,444 (20.7%)14,039 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles5,580 (7.0%)4,146 (6.3%)
5 or more Vehicles2,516 (3.2%)1,669 (2.5%)
Total79,418 (100.0%)66,036 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Corpus Christi

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Corpus Christi are 15 to 19 minutes (46,395 commuters, 33.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (24,631 commuters, 17.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (23,994 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Corpus Christi
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,6291.9%
5 to 9 Minutes12,0388.6%
10 to 14 Minutes24,63117.6%
15 to 19 Minutes46,39533.2%
20 to 24 Minutes23,99417.2%
25 to 29 Minutes7,4635.3%
30 to 34 Minutes12,2448.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1280.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7231.2%
45 to 59 Minutes3,6662.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2,1491.5%
90 or more Minutes1,8471.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Corpus Christi

The most common commute times in Corpus Christi are 15 to 19 minutes (26,413 commuters, 34.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (19,982 commuters, 31.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Corpus Christi
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,265 (1.6%)1,364 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,404 (7.0%)6,634 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,200 (15.8%)12,431 (19.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes26,413 (34.2%)19,982 (31.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes13,239 (17.2%)10,755 (17.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,361 (5.7%)3,102 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,379 (9.6%)4,865 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes792 (1.0%)336 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,017 (1.3%)706 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,332 (3.0%)1,334 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,624 (2.1%)525 (0.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,175 (1.5%)672 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Corpus Christi

The most frequent times of departure to work in Corpus Christi are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,056, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (12,562, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Corpus Christi
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,149 (8.0%)2,148 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,935 (5.1%)1,224 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,667 (6.0%)1,920 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7,107 (9.2%)3,107 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,504 (11.0%)4,065 (6.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,056 (15.6%)10,163 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,922 (12.9%)12,562 (20.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,324 (9.5%)8,057 (12.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,687 (3.5%)4,224 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,166 (5.4%)5,108 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,818 (2.4%)2,359 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,153 (1.5%)1,052 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,506 (4.5%)3,530 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,207 (5.4%)3,187 (5.1%)
Total77,201 (100.0%)62,706 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Corpus Christi

Occupancy by Ownership in Corpus Christi

Of the total 117,555 dwellings in Corpus Christi, owner-occupied units account for 67,302 (57.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 50,253 (42.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Corpus Christi
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units67,30257.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units50,25342.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units117,555100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Corpus Christi

Occupancy by Household Size in Corpus Christi
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31,17526.5%
2-Person Household38,79433.0%
3-Person Household19,95417.0%
4+ Person Household27,63223.5%
Total Housing Units117,555100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Corpus Christi

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Corpus Christi
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household13,927 (44.7%)17,248 (55.3%)
2-Person Household24,422 (62.9%)14,372 (37.0%)
3-Person Household12,059 (60.4%)7,895 (39.6%)
4+ Person Household16,894 (61.1%)10,738 (38.9%)
Total Housing Units67,302 (57.3%)50,253 (42.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Corpus Christi

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Corpus Christi
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,089 (45.3%)8,546 (54.7%)
High School Diploma14,748 (50.6%)14,380 (49.4%)
College/Associate Degree24,910 (58.0%)18,005 (42.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,555 (68.8%)9,322 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Corpus Christi

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Corpus Christi
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27,51923.4%
35 to 44 Years21,32118.1%
45 to 54 Years19,51416.6%
55 to 64 Years20,94917.8%
65 to 74 Years16,95114.4%
75 to 84 Years8,3717.1%
85 Years and Over2,9302.5%
Total117,555100.0%

Housing Finances in Corpus Christi

Median Income by Occupancy in Corpus Christi

Median Income by Occupancy in Corpus Christi
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied67,302 (57.3%)$84,684
Renter-Occupied50,253 (42.7%)$45,212
Average117,555 (100.0%)$64,449

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Corpus Christi

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Corpus Christi
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,234 (1.8%)2,731 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999951 (1.4%)1,912 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,316 (3.4%)3,579 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,780 (2.6%)2,931 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,176 (3.2%)2,735 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,078 (6.1%)5,997 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,056 (9.0%)7,459 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,866 (16.2%)9,520 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,692 (15.9%)5,396 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,852 (20.6%)5,628 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more13,301 (19.8%)2,365 (4.7%)
Total67,302 (100.0%)50,253 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Corpus Christi

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Corpus Christi
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,963 (5.9%)1,566 (3.1%)
$300 to $4998,479 (12.6%)1,562 (3.1%)
$500 to $79910,828 (16.1%)5,015 (10.0%)
$800 to $9995,524 (8.2%)7,825 (15.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49912,301 (18.3%)20,478 (40.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,278 (18.2%)8,487 (16.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,237 (10.7%)2,521 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,941 (4.4%)877 (1.8%)
$3,000 or more3,751 (5.6%)380 (0.8%)
Total67,302 (100.0%)50,253 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Corpus Christi

Housing Structures in Corpus Christi

Housing Structures in Corpus Christi
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached78,95667.2%
Single Unit, Attached2,5112.1%
2 Unit Apartments3,2542.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,2426.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,6548.2%
10 or more Apartments12,20610.4%
Mobile Home / Other3,7323.2%
Total117,555100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Corpus Christi

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Corpus Christi
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached62,180 (78.7%)16,776 (21.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,301 (51.8%)1,210 (48.2%)
2 Unit Apartments274 (8.4%)2,980 (91.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments665 (9.2%)6,577 (90.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments245 (2.5%)9,409 (97.5%)
10 or more Apartments811 (6.6%)11,395 (93.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,826 (48.9%)1,906 (51.1%)
Total67,302 (57.3%)50,253 (42.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Corpus Christi

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Corpus Christi
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room258 (0.4%)2,547 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,691 (2.5%)12,033 (23.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms29,389 (43.7%)28,221 (56.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms25,894 (38.5%)6,307 (12.6%)
8 or more Rooms10,070 (15.0%)1,145 (2.3%)
Total67,302 (100.0%)50,253 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Corpus Christi

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Corpus Christi
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15,128 (22.5%)4,245 (8.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas277 (0.4%)420 (0.8%)
Electricity51,633 (76.7%)45,225 (90.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene11 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels54 (0.1%)39 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used199 (0.3%)324 (0.6%)
Total67,302 (100.0%)50,253 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Corpus Christi

Household Vehicle Usage in Corpus Christi
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,953 (2.9%)6,377 (12.7%)
1 Vehicle17,127 (25.5%)25,121 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles29,894 (44.4%)14,610 (29.1%)
3 or more Vehicles18,328 (27.2%)4,145 (8.3%)
Total67,302 (100.0%)50,253 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Corpus Christi

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Corpus Christi

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units30,18737,115
Median Property Value$145,800$205,500
Median Household Income$64,048$9,039
Monthly Housing Costs$575$3,701
Real Estate Taxes$2,094$2,719

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Corpus Christi

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Corpus Christi
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,648 (8.8%)745 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9996,700 (22.2%)3,416 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99916,260 (53.9%)25,123 (67.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,886 (9.6%)5,605 (15.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999932 (3.1%)1,435 (3.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999386 (1.3%)540 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more375 (1.2%)251 (0.7%)
Total30,187 (100.0%)37,115 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Corpus Christi

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Corpus Christi
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,400 (4.6%)178 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,463 (14.8%)785 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,620 (8.7%)1,809 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,567 (11.8%)1,458 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,181 (17.2%)2,489 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,312 (14.3%)5,685 (15.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,382 (14.5%)6,380 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more4,262 (14.1%)9,470 (25.5%)
Total30,187 (100.0%)37,115 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Corpus Christi

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Corpus Christi
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12,906 (42.7%)99,825 (269.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,813 (19.3%)17,264 (46.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,875 (9.5%)9,562 (25.8%)
4.0x or more8,322 (27.6%)4,331 (11.7%)
Total30,187 (100.0%)37,115 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Corpus Christi

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Corpus Christi
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,023 (20.0%)165 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4994,319 (14.3%)2,303 (6.2%)
$800 to $1,49915,086 (50.0%)2,416 (6.5%)
Total30,187 (100.0%)37,115 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Corpus Christi

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Corpus Christi

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years23,429 (93.8%)1,542 (6.2%)
6 to 18 Years51,035 (91.0%)5,041 (9.0%)
19 to 25 Years22,091 (68.8%)10,001 (31.2%)
26 to 34 Years26,767 (67.0%)13,196 (33.0%)
35 to 44 Years28,734 (68.7%)13,085 (31.3%)
45 to 54 Years28,488 (78.9%)7,606 (21.1%)
55 to 64 Years30,151 (83.0%)6,168 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years27,177 (99.0%)289 (1.1%)
75 Years and older17,051 (99.0%)177 (1.0%)
Total254,923 (81.7%)57,105 (18.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Corpus Christi

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Corpus Christi
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born23,429 (93.8%)1,542 (6.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen51,035 (91.0%)5,041 (9.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen22,091 (68.8%)10,001 (31.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Corpus Christi

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Corpus Christi
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033,606 (76.2%)10,516 (23.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99941,741 (76.2%)13,039 (23.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99938,469 (75.1%)12,726 (24.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99939,028 (83.4%)7,789 (16.6%)
$100,000 and over98,468 (89.2%)11,955 (10.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Corpus Christi

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 613,466 (53.9%)10,749 (43.0%)
6 to 18 Years22,907 (40.8%)30,271 (54.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,248 (10.1%)19,307 (60.2%)
25 to 34 Years4,589 (11.5%)23,161 (58.0%)
35 to 44 Years4,995 (11.9%)25,179 (60.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,808 (16.1%)24,098 (66.8%)
55 to 64 Years7,897 (21.7%)24,145 (66.5%)
65 to 74 Years25,837 (94.1%)13,420 (48.9%)
75 Years and over16,902 (98.1%)7,252 (42.1%)
Total105,649 (33.9%)177,582 (56.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Corpus Christi

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Corpus Christi
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (0.9%)172 (1.8%)
5 to 17 Years1,794 (6.3%)1,205 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,389 (6.2%)2,192 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years7,540 (13.4%)7,330 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,002 (30.6%)3,952 (27.5%)
75 Years and over3,591 (49.5%)5,105 (51.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Corpus Christi

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Corpus Christi: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (0.9%)172 (1.8%)
5 to 17 Years191 (0.7%)140 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years367 (0.9%)294 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,946 (3.5%)1,058 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,605 (12.3%)793 (5.5%)
75 Years and over2,033 (28.1%)1,770 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Corpus Christi: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (0.7%)71 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years516 (1.8%)251 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years470 (1.2%)364 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,273 (2.3%)1,757 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years692 (5.3%)698 (4.9%)
75 Years and over748 (10.3%)1,093 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Corpus Christi: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,421 (5.0%)923 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,351 (3.5%)1,349 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,321 (4.1%)2,259 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,314 (10.0%)828 (5.8%)
75 Years and over1,236 (17.1%)1,663 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Corpus Christi: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years150 (0.5%)303 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years565 (1.5%)663 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,545 (8.1%)4,571 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,381 (18.2%)2,956 (20.6%)
75 Years and over2,247 (31.0%)3,791 (38.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Corpus Christi: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years462 (1.6%)345 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years516 (1.3%)239 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,531 (2.7%)1,703 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years915 (7.0%)569 (4.0%)
75 Years and over920 (12.7%)1,772 (17.8%)

Technology Access in Corpus Christi

Computing Device Access in Corpus Christi

Computing Device Access in Corpus Christi
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop81,56569.4%
Smartphone105,02689.3%
Tablet64,79255.1%
No Computing Device7,9046.7%
Total117,555100.0%

Internet Access in Corpus Christi

Internet Access in Corpus Christi
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet450.0%
Broadband Home86,48773.6%
Cellular Data Only13,80311.7%
Satellite Internet5,9105.0%
No Internet15,06412.8%
Total117,555100.0%

Corpus Christi Summary

Corpus Christi, Texas is a coastal city located in the southern part of the state. It is the eighth-largest city in Texas and the county seat of Nueces County. The city is situated on the Gulf of Mexico and is known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and vibrant culture.

History

The area that is now Corpus Christi was first inhabited by the Karankawa Indians. The first European to explore the area was Spanish explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda in 1519. The area was later explored by Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in 1540. The area was then settled by Spanish colonists in 1789, and the city was officially founded in 1839.
The city was named after the Catholic feast day of Corpus Christi, which is celebrated in honor of the body of Christ. The city was a major port for the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and it was also the site of a major naval battle in 1845.

Geography

Corpus Christi is located on the Gulf of Mexico in the southern part of Texas. It is situated on the Nueces Bay and is bordered by the cities of Portland, Ingleside, and Aransas Pass. The city has a total area of 441.3 square miles, of which 437.2 square miles is land and 4.1 square miles is water.
The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90°F, and the average temperature in the winter is around 60°F. The city receives an average of 33 inches of rain per year.

Economy

Corpus Christi has a diverse economy that is driven by the oil and gas industry, tourism, and the military. The city is home to the Port of Corpus Christi, which is the fifth-largest port in the United States. The port is a major hub for the oil and gas industry, and it is also a major shipping center for the region.
The city is also home to several military installations, including Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The military installations provide a significant economic boost to the city, as they employ thousands of people and generate millions of dollars in revenue.
The city is also a major tourist destination, as it is home to several popular attractions, including the USS Lexington Museum, the Texas State Aquarium, and the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. The city also has a vibrant nightlife, with several bars, clubs, and restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Corpus Christi was 325,605. The city has a population density of 735.3 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 33.7 years, and the median household income is $45,945.
The city is racially diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (63.2%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%), and Black or African American (4.3%). The city is also home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest immigrant groups being from Mexico (17.2%), India (2.2%), and Vietnam (1.2%).
The city is also home to a large number of religious groups, with the largest being Catholic (37.2%), Baptist (14.2%), and Methodist (7.2%). The city is also home to a large number of educational institutions, including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Del Mar College, and the University of Texas at Corpus Christi.

Conclusion

Corpus Christi is a vibrant city located on the Gulf of Mexico in the southern part of Texas. The city has a rich history, a diverse economy, and a vibrant culture. The city is home to a large number of immigrants, religious groups, and educational institutions. The city is also a major tourist destination, with several popular attractions and a vibrant nightlife.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Corpus Christi?
Total Population of Corpus Christi is 317,804.
What is the Total Male Population of Corpus Christi?
Total Male Population of Corpus Christi is 158,708.
What is the Total Female Population of Corpus Christi?
Total Female Population of Corpus Christi is 159,096.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Corpus Christi?
There are 99.76 Males per 100 Females in Corpus Christi.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Corpus Christi?
There are 100.24 Females per 100 Males in Corpus Christi.
What is the Median Population Age in Corpus Christi?
Median Population Age in Corpus Christi is 35.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Corpus Christi
Average Family Size in Corpus Christi is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Corpus Christi
Average Household Size in Corpus Christi is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Corpus Christi?
Per Capita income in Corpus Christi is $32,395.
What is the Median Family Income in Corpus Christi?
Median Family Income in Corpus Christi is $78,428.
What is the Median Household income in Corpus Christi?
Median Household Income in Corpus Christi is $64,449.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Corpus Christi?
Income or Wage Gap in Corpus Christi is 31.2%.
Women in Corpus Christi earn 68.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Corpus Christi?
Family Income Deficit in Corpus Christi is $11,399.
Families that are below poverty line in Corpus Christi earn $11,399 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Corpus Christi?
Inequality or Gini Index in Corpus Christi is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Corpus Christi?
There are 157,284 People in the Labor Forcein in Corpus Christi.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Corpus Christi?
62.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Corpus Christi.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Corpus Christi?
Unemployment Rate in Corpus Christi is 5.6%.