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Population Review

Census ACS · #121 MSA

Corpus Christi Metro Area

The Corpus Christi, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 446,797 residents. The median household income is $65,801 and the median home value is $195,400.

446,797

Population

250

People / sq mi

$65,801

Median Income

$195,400

Median Home Value

The Corpus Christi CBSA covers 1,785 sq mi of land at 250.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White57.7%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$65,801

Median Household Income

$33,684

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Corpus Christi metro's price level is 92.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $65,801 has the buying power of $71,005 in average-priced US metros.

92.7

Price Level (US = 100)

$71,005

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$65,801

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$195,400

Median Home Value

$1,224

Median Rent

62.1%

Homeownership

Education

85.5%

High School+

23.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

5.5%

Work From Home

21.8 min

Avg Commute

16.9%

Foreign Born

Corpus Christi spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Corpus Christi, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 446,797 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #121 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Corpus Christi metro area is $65,801, with a per capita income of $33,684.

The Corpus Christi, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.

Data for the Corpus Christi, Tx CBSA (18580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.