Corpus Christi, TX
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.28.20)
AGE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 23,843 | 7.3% |
25 to 29 years | 24,603 | 7.6% |
30 to 34 years | 23,676 | 7.3% |
35 to 39 years | 21,479 | 6.6% |
40 to 44 years | 19,747 | 6.1% |
45 to 49 years | 18,893 | 5.8% |
50 to 54 years | 19,729 | 6.1% |
55 to 59 years | 19,941 | 6.1% |
60 to 64 years | 19,049 | 5.9% |
65 to 69 years | 14,907 | 4.6% |
70 to 74 years | 11,009 | 3.4% |
75 to 79 years | 7,553 | 2.3% |
80 to 84 years | 5,472 | 1.7% |
85+ years | 4,803 | 1.5% |
The median age in Corpus Christi is 35.1 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 294,085 | 90.1% |
Black or African American | 13,614 | 4.2% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,243 | 0.4% |
Asian | 7,863 | 2.4% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 359 | 0.1% |
Other | 5,594 | 1.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 13,376 | 6.3% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18,457 | 8.6% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 65,691 | 30.8% |
Some college, no degree | 47,087 | 22.0% |
Associate’s degree | 18,306 | 8.6% |
Bachelor’s degree | 31,590 | 14.8% |
Graduate or professional degree | 19,055 | 8.9% |
High school graduate or higher | 181,729 | 85.1% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 50,645 | 23.7% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 162,917 | 76.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 6.7% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% |
$200,000 or more | 4.6% |
Median household income: $55,709
Mean household income: $75,552
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $21,332 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $29,642 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $36,137 |
Bachelor’s degree | $51,578 |
Graduate or professional degree | $61,380 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 258,945 | NA |
Never married | 88,327 | 34.1% |
Now married (except separated) | 116,769 | 45.1% |
Separated | 5,602 | 2.2% |
Widowed | 17,108 | 6.6% |
Divorced | 31,139 | 12.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 50,025 | 15.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Owner-occupied housing units | 65,987 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 50,575 |
Single-family detached units | 86,007 |
Homeownership rate | 56.6% |
Vacancy rate | 11.1% |
Renters rate | 80.1% |
Average housing value | $160,600 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $876 |
Average rent | $867 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Average income | $75,552 |
Average household size | 2.72 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 63.6% |
Percent disabled | 12.9% |
Percent with health coverage | 83.0% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 19.2 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 1.5% |
Percent veterans | 9.9% |
Percent foreign born | 8.9% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 6.7% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Total consumer expenditures per household | $66,443.78 |
Alcoholic beverages | $505.77 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $305.36 |
Beer consumed away from home | $86.24 |
Wine consumed away from home | $42.81 |
Apparel & services | $1,951.08 |
Men’s apparel | $378.17 |
Women’s apparel | $639.01 |
Children’s apparel | $309.60 |
Boys’ apparel | $104.08 |
Girls’ apparel | $117.81 |
Footwear | $445.12 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,351.81 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $346.62 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,058.48 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,544.88 |
Education | $1,317.53 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,849.40 |
Club membership fees | $198.46 |
Dating services | $0.68 |
Pet food | $228.14 |
Pet services | $57.81 |
Food consumed at home | $4,673.47 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $610.68 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $472.78 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $912.78 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,047.15 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $462.59 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,630.07 |
Health care | $5,241.95 |
Medical services | $971.92 |
Nonprescription drugs | $129.58 |
Household Services | $1,810.13 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $59.59 |
Lawn and garden services | $392.74 |
Housekeeping services | $159.62 |
PC repair | $6.02 |
Housing | $20,836.81 |
Home improvements | $2,278.57 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,464.51 |
Phone services | $1,619.86 |
Water | $686.94 |
Life and other insurance | $381.37 |
Pensions and social security | $7,068.08 |
Personal care products and services | $806.58 |
Hair care products | $97.61 |
Personal care products | $342.78 |
Local transportation | $7,817.59 |
Gasoline | $2,064.42 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,038.35 |
Travel | $1,908.61 |
Airline fares | $464.33 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $22.29 |
Lodging on trips | $516.36 |
Food and drink on trips | $461.84 |
Entertainment on trips | $163.87 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN NUECES COUNTY (home to CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS)
% with any debt in collections | 52% |
Average debt in collections | $2,090 |
% with medical debt in collections | 30% |
Average medical debt in collections | $967 |
% with student loan debt | 15% |
Average student loan debt | $13,300 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $134 |
% with auto debt | 36% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 7,242 | 4.8% |
February 2019 | 6,785 | 4.4% |
March 2019 | 6,338 | 4.2% |
April 2019 | 5,225 | 3.4% |
May 2019 | 5,498 | 3.6% |
June 2019 | 6,475 | 4.3% |
July 2019 | 6,639 | 4.4% |
August 2019 | 6,457 | 4.3% |
September 2019 | 5,965 | 3.9% |
October 2019 | 5,742 | 3.8% |
November 2019 | 5,894 | 3.9% |
December 2019 | 6,045 | 4.0% |
January 2020 | 6,822 | 4.5% |
February 2020 | 6,344 | 4.1% |
March 2020 | 8,826 | 5.9% |
April 2020 | 21,694 | 15.7% |
May 2020 | 20,846 | 14.6% |
June 2020 | 14,277 | 9.7% |
July 2020 | 14,747 | 9.9% |
August 2020 | 12,556 | 8.2% |
September 2020 | 14,486 | 9.7% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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