Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Corpus Christi, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

317,419

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

62%196,942

White

29.2%92,670

Black

3.8%12,162

Asian

2.5%7,794

Two or More

2%6,193

Other

0.3%1,046

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%449

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%163

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%10,753

High School Diploma

23.2%48,924

Some College (<1 yr)

7%14,721

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%34,936

Associate's Degree

9.4%19,835

Bachelor's Degree

16%33,783

Master's Degree

5.9%12,518

Professional Degree

1.4%2,881

Doctorate

1.1%2,358

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

24.4%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,400

Median Renti

$1,292

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.9%68,774

Renter-Occupied

42.1%49,967

Total Units

136,279

Homeownership

57.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,251

$500–$750

3,158

$750–$1,000

7,030

$1,000–$1,250

10,005

$1,250–$1,500

9,510

$1,500–$2,000

10,882

$2,000+

5,281

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%2,360

2010–2019

11.8%16,134

2000–2009

12.4%16,886

1990–1999

10.9%14,810

1980–1989

17%23,226

1970–1979

12.9%17,641

1960–1969

11.1%15,144

1950–1959

14.1%19,261

1940–1949

5.5%7,439

1939 or earlier

2.5%3,378

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.4%94,298

Utility Gas

19%22,562

No Fuel

0.7%772

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%735

Solar

0.2%196

Fuel Oil

0.1%68

Other

0.1%62

Wood

0%48

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,394

Mean Household Incomei

$90,517

Per Capita Incomei

$34,788

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

155,733

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

5,514

Residentsi

11,503

Avg. Tenant Renti

$314/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,983 homes92% occupied$269/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,935 homes93% occupied$360/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC43 homes94% occupied$356/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,394/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

80.6%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

16.4%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.2% of subsidized households are minority

17.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

27,9908.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

15,172

Philippines

2,214

China

691

India

674

Guatemala

599

Germany

473

Korea

459

Canada

333

Workforce

Total Employed

145,853

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

21,194(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.2%Insured

17.8%Uninsured