Population 85,060 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Central City
Household size in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.73 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.76 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.76 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.69 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Central City sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 35.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 36.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 36.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Central City are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Corpus Christi overall, where the median age is 37.8. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 15.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 16.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 14.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 14.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Central City: 22.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Central City
Renters in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1% | 39.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.3% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 43.1% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 41.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Central City than nationally: 45.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 66.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 10.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.9% of the housing in Central City, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1975 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1977 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1978 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Central City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $707 | $888 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $762 | $1,007 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $1,164 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,104 | $1,411 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$397 | +$523 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Central City costs $1,104 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $397 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Central City
Bachelor's degrees in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 22.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 22.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 22.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 25.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Central City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.4% | 80.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 82.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.7% | 84.3% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 86.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Central City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.9 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Central City
| Period | Central City | Corpus Christi | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Central City: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Central City compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | 2.68 | 39.5 | 22.4% | 45.4% | 15.9% | 1965 | $1,104 | 9.6% | 72.3% | 6.1% |
| Bay Area | 2.40 | 39.7 | 8.7% | 45.0% | 11.4% | 1969 | $1,436 | 39.1% | 94.5% | 6.1% |
| South Side | 2.73 | 35.1 | 12.0% | 44.2% | 9.1% | 1994 | $1,622 | 30.6% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Northwest Corpus Christi | 2.84 | 36.4 | 12.9% | 35.8% | 9.0% | 1988 | $1,360 | 15.9% | 86.4% | 5.4% |
| Flour Bluff | 2.67 | 42.1 | 12.4% | 39.8% | 17.1% | 1987 | $1,170 | 24.0% | 89.0% | 4.3% |
| Calallen | 2.96 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 25.2% | 16.0% | 1987 | $1,226 | 22.1% | 90.7% | 2.2% |
| San Pedro | 2.64 | 43.5 | 14.6% | 33.5% | 15.4% | 1971 | $1,272 | 6.1% | 70.5% | 12.6% |
| Mustang-Padre Island | 2.48 | 45.9 | 6.9% | 23.0% | 20.7% | 2000 | $2,213 | 48.4% | 96.3% | 3.2% |
| San Isidro | 3.12 | 30.6 | 13.6% | 21.5% | 5.5% | 2010 | $1,459 | 42.6% | 84.6% | 4.5% |
| Ghost Town | 2.83 | 33.5 | 29.9% | 76.7% | 17.3% | 1987 | $830 | 10.7% | 64.3% | 2.7% |
| Santo Nino | 3.71 | 29.4 | 20.5% | 42.9% | 10.8% | 1983 | $947 | 7.1% | 49.8% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Central City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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