Economy & Jobs — Corpus Christi, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,394 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,579 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 155,984 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
| Retail | 12.5% |
| Arts Food | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Hotels Motels | 22 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
