Corpus Christi: Demographics & People
About 317,419 people live in Corpus Christi, in 118,741 households. Population grew 0.0% from 317,383 (2022) to 317,419 (2024). Median age 36.9 years. (2.4y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 62% Hispanic or Latino and 29% White (non-Hispanic). 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,095 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 64 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.0% from 317,383 (2022) to 317,419 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~317,450 (extrapolated at 0.0%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 23,830 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 317,383 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 317,419 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 317,419 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 317,488 |
| Population Note | Census Place population (317,863) covers all 4 counties, not just Aransas County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.9y is 2.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.9 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 317,419 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 74,413 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 76,263.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 117,188.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 49,555 |
| Population under 18 | 74,413 |
| Median age | 36.9 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 317,419 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 173,588 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 13,690 |
| Asian residents | 8,044 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 194,902 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 32.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 2.5% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 3.8% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 62.0% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 29.2% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 9% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 232,003 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 53,486 |
| Share born in this state | 73.1% |
| Share born in another state | 26.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 16.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 29,287 |
| From Europe | 1,550 |
| From Asia | 136 |
| From Africa | 5,745 |
| From Latin America | 132 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 28 |
Households & Family Composition
118,741 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 79,381 families, 25% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 75,851 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 79,381 |
| Married couples with children | 20,122 |
| Single-parent households | 2,398 |
| Average household size | 2.62 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 7,694 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2,755 |
| Family households | 79,976 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 67.4% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 118,741 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 15.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,095 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 15.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 24,271 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 23,176 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,095 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 19,408 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 8,308 residents live in group quarters (2.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 8,308 |
|---|
Other
| Census Counties | Aransas County, Kleberg County, Nueces County, San Patricio County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 27 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Aransas |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 22.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 34.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Aransas County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 919 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Aransas County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 67.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 58.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 23,510 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 97 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 89 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 317,419, stable, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 317,419 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Aransas County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade