Nueces County's estimated 2026 population is 353,059 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nueces County is the 17th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 340,251 and has seen a growth of 3.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 36 years
There are 269,370 adults, (56,776 of whom are seniors) in Nueces County.
Female: 177,587 (50.3%)
Male: 175,368 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Nueces County includes 45.83% White, 6.24% other race, 3.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161,750 | 45.83% |
| Two or more races | 145,454 | 41.21% |
| Other race | 22,013 | 6.24% |
| Black or African American | 13,625 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 8,171 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 1,665 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 277 | 0.08% |
Nueces County's average per capita income is $44,924. Household income levels show a median of $66,897. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,307 | $126,881 |
| Families | $79,269 | $103,930 |
| Households | $66,897 | $90,646 |
| Non Families | $40,690 | $57,700 |
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