Nueces County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48355 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 352,955 | — | #210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,897 | -11.0% | #1,445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.2 years | -4.4% | #2,724 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $208,800 | -25.9% | #1,316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,283 | +10.3% | #440 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | +38.1% | #2,371 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nueces County has a population of 352,955, making it the #210 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Nueces County is $66,897, ranking #1,445 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Nueces County is $208,800 (-25.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,283/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.7%.
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82.4% of residents in Nueces County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.1% below the national rate.
About Nueces County, Texas
Nueces County, Texas has a total population of 352,955, making it the 210th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nueces County is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nueces County is $66,897, which ranks #1,445 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Nueces County is $208,800, 25.9% below the national median. Renters in Nueces County pay a median gross rent of $1,283 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nueces County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Nueces County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.5%).
All data for Nueces County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.