Nueces County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nueces County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48355
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 355
Geography
- Land Area
- 839.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 326.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1165.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.740032
- Longitude
- -97.516214
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 335,027
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 253,006
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 129,181 | 38.6% |
| Hispanic | 205,841 | 61.4% |
| White | 105,262 | 31.4% |
| Black | 12,677 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 5,810 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 458 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 227 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 537 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 104,361 | 41.2% |
| Hispanic | 148,645 | 58.8% |
| White | 86,555 | 34.2% |
| Black | 10,684 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 5,069 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,558 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 335 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 352,955
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,591
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 60,147
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 161,750 | 45.8% |
| Black | 13,625 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 8,171 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 198,523
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 78,314 | 39.4% |
| Republican | 55,577 | 28.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 64,632 | 32.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 94,502 | 47.6% |
| Female | 103,974 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 75,521 | 38.0% |
| Hispanic | 108,763 | 54.8% |
| Black | 1,832 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 2,158 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 88,730
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 41,628 | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 40,398 | 37.1% |
| Black | 618 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 805 | 37.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 41,149 | 43.5% |
| Female | 47,572 | 45.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 55,448 (23.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 55,883 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 154,408
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $217,257
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,345
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.