Nueces County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Nueces County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 358,133 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 307.3 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.13% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 130,672 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Nueces County grew by 10.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 352,560 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Nueces County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Nueces County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,679 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.55% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Nueces County is about 13% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Nueces County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $235,800 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,223 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.9% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Nueces County is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,223 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Nueces County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Nueces County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.8 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,625 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,673 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,561 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Nueces County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Nueces County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Nueces County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Nueces County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Nueces County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.2% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nueces County, Texas.
What is the population of Nueces County, Texas?
The population of Nueces County, Texas is 358,133, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Nueces County, Texas?
The population density of Nueces County, Texas is 307.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Nueces County, Texas?
The median household income in Nueces County, Texas is $66,679, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Nueces County, Texas?
The median home price in Nueces County, Texas is $235,800, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Nueces County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Nueces County, Texas is 5.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.