Nueces County, TX
Living in Nueces County
Bikeability22
Walkability23
Commute83
Public Transit24
Affordability62
Public Safety30
Airports8
Hospitals63
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
362kPopulation+27k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino64%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate29%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$837Median Monthly Rent+$239 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nueces County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Nueces County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 59 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nueces County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding20
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nueces County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nueces County, TX
St John Paul Ii High School
6 miles, E
Holy Family Elementary School
6 miles, E
Most Precious Blood Catholic School
6 miles, SE
Ss Cyril & Methodius Catholic School
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Nueces County, TX
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
12 miles, E
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
27 miles, SW
University of Houston-Victoria
81 miles, NE
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
107 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nueces County, TX
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
8 miles, E
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
8 miles, E
South Texas Surgical Hospital
9 miles, SE
Corpus Christi Medical Center,The
10 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Nueces County, TX
Corpus Christi International Airport
2 miles, NE
Valley International Airport
105 miles, S
McAllen Miller International Airport
117 miles, SW
Laredo International Airport
120 miles, W