Corpus Christi Authority

Corpus Christi is a middle-income mid-sized city of 317,419 with home prices 1.3× below the Texas median.

Corpus Christi, Texas

With 317,419 residents, Corpus Christi stands among Texas's largest cities. Median household income is $67,394.

Definition and scope

Corpus Christi sits within Aransas County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 27 and is part of the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Corpus Christi has approximately 317,419 residents. The median age is 36.9 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $210,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 29.2%
• Black or African American: 3.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 62.0%
• Asian: 2.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Corpus Christi is $67,394. Poverty rate stands at 17.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.1%. Educational attainment: 24.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Corpus Christi:

• Public schools: 97
• Public libraries: 7
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Corpus Christi is Cabaniss Field Naval Outlying Landing Field. Federal court business routes through Nueces County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Corpus Christi sits at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 10a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.