2023 ACS Census Data · Population 352,829
Nueces County is a large county in Texas with a population of 352,829. The median household income is $66,021, near the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7%, median home value is $194,700, and 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
352,829
2023 estimate
Rank #209 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,021
Household
Rank #1355 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$194,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1298 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1331 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
32.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% above Texas avg·1% above national avg
Poverty Rate
18% below Texas avg·18% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% above Texas avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,560
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% above Texas avg·7% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
27% above Texas avg·32% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
17% below Texas avg·18% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
44% below Texas avg·39% below national avg
Housing Units
153,109
Households
130,770
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,836
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% above Texas avg·2% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Texas avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.6%
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