Population 352,955 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nueces County
Household size in Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Nueces County average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.75, mirroring the country.
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 Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Nueces County is 38.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The picture is much the same across Texas. The median age has climbed from 35.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Nueces County (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Nueces County
Renters in Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.1% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Nueces County rent their homes (40.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (49.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only 19 of Texas' 254 counties have a higher share of renters.
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 Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Nueces County: 13.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, 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 Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Nueces County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $874 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $987 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,140 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,392 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$518 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nueces County costs $1,392 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $518 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; 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 Nueces County
Bachelor's degrees in Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nueces County: 24.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Nueces County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Texas. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 Nueces County
| Period | Nueces County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Nueces County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 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).
Nueces County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces County | 2.71 | 38.0 | 14.1% | 40.3% | 13.0% | 1983 | $1,392 | 24.7% | 85.8% | 4.9% |
| San Patricio County | 2.80 | 36.4 | 13.9% | 33.1% | 15.2% | 1984 | $1,399 | 17.8% | 84.4% | 4.6% |
| Aransas County | 2.11 | 46.4 | 11.5% | 23.2% | 17.4% | 2001 | $1,143 | 29.3% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
| Kleberg County | 2.47 | 32.8 | 17.0% | 47.5% | 16.1% | 1978 | $983 | 23.4% | 83.6% | 7.5% |
| Jim Wells County | 2.93 | 37.7 | 20.8% | 31.5% | 17.0% | 1983 | $870 | 15.7% | 79.6% | 6.6% |
| Refugio County | 2.69 | 43.3 | 14.1% | 23.0% | 24.0% | 1974 | $973 | 13.8% | 83.5% | 4.5% |
| Kenedy County | 2.53 | 54.8 | 12.2% | 47.3% | 56.7% | 1957 | $1,374 | 13.0% | 52.8% | 0.0% |
| Bee County | 2.83 | 35.0 | 13.2% | 29.2% | 17.5% | 1979 | $1,084 | 14.6% | 82.8% | 4.7% |
| Brooks County | 2.23 | 42.8 | 23.4% | 47.2% | 24.7% | 1969 | $807 | 18.0% | 82.8% | 17.8% |
| Duval County | 3.21 | 35.9 | 18.7% | 29.6% | 27.3% | 1979 | $823 | 6.4% | 74.5% | 10.6% |
| Live Oak County | 2.32 | 42.0 | 9.2% | 28.7% | 25.3% | 1990 | $949 | 15.6% | 79.9% | 5.0% |
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 Nueces County. 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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